Catarina Frazão Santos (PI)

Researcher and Lecturer, Department of Animal Biology, University of Lisbon

​Catarina is an Assistant Researcher and lecturer at the University of Lisbon, where she leads the Ocean Planning Lab. She holds a PhD in Marine Sciences, and has a background in marine biology and environmental management. Her primary research focus pertains to the multiple dimensions of ocean sustainability, particularly sustainable ocean planning and governance under global environmental change. She teaches master and bachelor courses at the Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. She is also an integrated member of MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Center, and a Visiting Researcher at NOVA School of Business and Economics. Over the past 6 years, she has been actively supporting the European Commission, the UNESCO and the World Bank as a senior consultant on MSP-related topics. She is also Editor-in-Chief of the new Nature npj Ocean Sustainability journal.
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cfsantos@fc.ul.pt
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​Publications  .  Communications  .  Awards  .  Teaching

​PUBLICATIONS

​Scientific Articles

​[Publications (a) led by the PI, (b) without PhD supervisors, (c) supervisory role]  [Lab Alumni**/Lab member* at the time of publication]
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27. Evidence for the first multi-species shark nursery area in Atlantic Africa (Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde)
(b) Rosa R, Nunes E, Pissarra V*, Pereira Santos C*, Varela J, Baptista M, Castro J, Paula JR, Repolho T, Marques TA, Freitas R & Frazão Santos C*. Frontiers in Marine Science 10: 1077748 (2023). doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1077748
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26. A novel expert-driven methodology to develop thermal response curves and project habitat thermal suitability for cetaceans under a changing climate
(b,c) Sousa A**, Fernandez M, Alves F, Arranz P, Dinis A, Gonzáles García L, Morales M, Lettrich M, Coelho RE, Costa H, Lourenço TC, Azevedo JMN & Frazão Santos C*. Science of The Total Environment 160376 (2023). 
doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160376

25. Integrated climate, ecological and socioeconomic scenarios for the whale watching sector
(b,c) Sousa A**, Fernandez M, Alves F, Coelho RE, Costa H, Lourenço TC, Azevedo JMN & Frazão Santos C*. Science of the Total Environment 857: 159589 (2023).
doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159589

24. Gymnodinium catenatum paralytic shellfish toxin production and photobiological responses under marine heat waves
Lopes VM**, Court M, Seco MC, Borges FO, Vicente B, Lage S, Braga AC, Duarte B, Frazão Santos C*, Amorim A, Costa PR & Rosa R. . Toxins 15: 157 (2023). 
doi.org/10.3390/toxins15020157

23. Impacts of climate change on the biogeography of three amnesic shellfish toxin producing diatom species
(b) Borges FO, Lopes VM**, Frazão Santos C*, Costa PR & Rosa R. Toxins 15: 9 (2023).
doi.org/10.3390/toxins15010009

22. GABAergic role in the disruption of wild cleaner fish behaviour under high CO2
(b) Paula JR, Cascalheira L, Oliveira R, Otjacques E, Frazão Santos C*, Beldade R, Mills SC & Rosa R. Animal Behaviour 195: 77-84 (2023).
doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2022.11.003

21. Projecting future climate change-mediated impacts in three paralytic shellfish toxins-producing dinoflagellate species
(b) Borges FO, Lopes VM*, Amorim A, Frazão Santos C*, Costa PR, Rosa R. Biology 11: 1424 (2022).
doi.org/10.3390/biology11101424

20. A sustainable ocean for all
(a) ​​Frazão Santos C*, Agardy T, Allison EH, Bennett NJ, Blythe JL, Calado H, Crowder LB, Day JC, Flannery W, Gissi E, Gjerde KM, Gobin JF, Mulalap CY, Orbach M, Pecl G, Scherer M, Shelton AJ, Vieira da Silva C**, Villasante S & Wedding L. Npj Ocean Sustainability 1: 2 (2022).
doi.org/10.1038/s44183-022-00004-4

19. Managing biodiversity in the Anthropocene: Discussing the Nature Futures Framework as a tool for adaptive decision-making for nature under climate change
(b) Palacios-Abrantes J, Badhe R, Bamford A, Cheung WWL, Foden W, Frazão Santos C*, Grey K-A, Kühn N, Maciejewski K, McGhie H, Midgley GF, Smit IPJ & Pereira LM. Sustainability Science (2022). 
doi.org/10.1007/s11625-022-01200-4

18. Contributions of marine area-based management tools to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
(b) Gissi E, Maes F, Kyriazi Z, Ruiz-Frau A, Frazão Santos C*, Neumann B, Quintela A, Alves F, Borg S, Cheng W, Fernandes ML, Hadjimichael M, Manea E, Marques M, Platjouw F, Portman ME, Sousa L, Bolognini L, Flannery W, Grati F, Pita C, Vaidianu N, Stojanov R, van Tatenhove J, Micheli F, Hornidge A-K & Unger S. Journal of Cleaner Production 330: 129910 (2022). 
doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129910

17. Data about marine area-based management tools to assess their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 
(b) Gissi E, Maes F, Kyriazi Z, Ruiz-Frau A, Frazão Santos C*, Neumann B, Quintela A, Alves F, Borg S, Cheng W, Fernandes ML, Hadjimichael M, Manea E, Marques M, Platjouw F, Portman ME, Sousa L, Bolognini L, Flannery W, Grati F, Pita C, Vaidianu N, Stojanov R, van Tatenhove J, Micheli F, Hornidge A-K & Unger S. Data-in-Brief 40: 107704 (2022). 
doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.107704

16. Climate-related vulnerability and risk assessment of main ocean uses: An overview
(b,c) Fernandes M*, Vieira da Silva C** & Frazão Santos C*. Frontiers in Marine Science 9: 787882 (2022).
 doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.787882

15. Major challenges in developing marine spatial planning
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Agardy T, Andrade F, Crowder LB, Ehler CN & Orbach M. 2021. Marine Policy 132: 103248 (2021).
doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2018.08.032

​14. A review of sustainability concepts in marine spatial planning and the potential to supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14
(b) Kirkfeldt TS & Frazão Santos C*. Frontiers in Marine Science 8: 713980 (2021). 
doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.713980

13. Expert knowledge-based co-development of scenarios for maritime spatial planning in the Northeast Atlantic
(b) Calado H, Pegorelli C**, Vergílio M, Hipólito C, Campos A, Moniz F, Costa AC, da Silva CP, Fonseca C, Frazão Santos C*, Gabriel D, Guerreiro J, Gil AJF, Johnson D, Ng K, Monwar MM, Ventura MA, Vivero JLS, Pinho M, Borges P & Papaioannou EA. Marine Policy 133: 104741 (2021). 
doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104741

​12. Elasmobranch responses to experimental warming, acidification, and oxygen loss: A meta-analysis
(b,c) Santos CP*, Sampaio E, Pereira BP, Pegado MR, Borges FO, Wheeler CR, Bouyoucos IA, Rummer JL, Frazão Santos C* & Rosa R. Frontiers in Marine Science 8: 735377 (2021). 
doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.735377

11. Climate change vulnerability of cetaceans in Macaronesia: Insights from a trait-based assessment
(b,c) Sousa A*, Alves F, Arranz P, Dinis A, Fernandez M, Gonzáles García L, Morales M, Lettrich M, Encarnação Coelho R, Costa H, Capela Lourenço T, Azevedo JMN & Frazão Santos C*. Science of the Total Environment 795: 148652 (2021).
doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148652

10. Integrating climate change in ocean planning
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Agardy T, Andrade F, Calado H, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, García-Morales S*, Gissi E, Halpern BS, Orbach MK, Pörtner H-O & Rosa R. Nature Sustainability 3: 505-516 (2020). doi.org/10.1038/s41893-020-0513-x

9. Ocean planning in a changing climate
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Agardy T, Andrade F, Barange M, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, Orbach M & Rosa R. 
​Nature Geoscience 9: 730 (2016). doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2821

8. Challenges in implementing sustainable marine spatial planning: The new Portuguese legal framework case
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Orbach M, Calado H & Andrade F. Marine Policy 61: 196-206 (2015).
doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2015.08.010

7. How sustainable is sustainable marine spatial planning? Part I–Linking the concepts
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Domingos T, Ferreira MF, Orbach M & Andrade F. Marine Policy 49: 59-65 (2014).
doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2014.04.004

6. How sustainable is sustainable marine spatial planning? Part II–The Portuguese experience
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Domingos T, Ferreira MF, Orbach M & Andrade F. Marine Policy 49: 48-58 (2014).
doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2014.04.005

5. Marine spatial planning and oil spill risk analysis: finding common grounds
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Michel J, Neves M, Janeiro J, Andrade F & Orbach M. Marine Pollution Bulletin 74: 73-81 (2013).
doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2013.07.029

​4. Quantitative assessment of the differential coastal vulnerability associated to oil spills
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Carvalho R & Andrade F. Journal of Coastal Conservation 17: 25-36 (2013). 
doi.org/10.1007/s11852-012-0215-2

3. ​Beneficial use of dredged sand for beach nourishment and coastal landform enhancement – the case study of Tróia, Portugal
Silveira TM, Frazão Santos C* & Andrade F. Journal of Coastal Conservation 17: 825-832 (2013).
doi.org/10.1007/s11852-013-0283-y

2. The European Marine Strategy: Contribution and challenges from a Portuguese perspective
(a) ​Frazão Santos C*, Teixeira ZG, Janeiro J, Gonçalves RS, Bjorkland R & Orbach M. Marine Policy 36: 963-968 (2012).
doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2012.02.011  

1. Environmental sensitivity of the Portuguese coast in the scope of oil spill events - comparing different assessment approaches
(a) Frazão Santos C* & Andrade F. Journal of Coastal Research SI56: 885-889 (2009). ISSN:0749-0258.
​www.jstor.org/stable/25737706
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Book Chapters

5. The Ups and Downs of Maritime Spatial Planning in Portugal
​(b) Calado H, Frazão Santos C*, Quintela A, Fonseca C & Gutierrez D. In: Marine Policy: Special Issue MSP in Europe. Zaucha J (ed), Elsevier (Under review). 

4. Marine Spatial Planning in the Age of Climate Change
(a,b) ​Frazão Santos C*, Agardy T & Gissi E. In: Navigating Our Way to Solutions in Marine Conservation. Crowder LB (ed), Open Book Publishers (In press). 
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​3. Marine Spatial Planning in Regional Ocean Areas: Trends and Lessons Learned
(b) ​McAteer B, Fullbrook L, Liu W-H, Reed J, Rivers N, Vaidianu N, Westholm A, Toonen H, van Tatenhove J, Clarke J, Ansong J O, Trouillet B, Frazão Santos C*, Eger S, ten Brink T, Waden E & Flannery W. In: Ocean Yearbook 36: Volume 35. Chircop A, Coffen-Smout S, McConnell M & Seck SL (eds), BRILL, 346–380 (2022). 
doi.org/10.1163/22116001-03601013

2. Maritime Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development
(b,c) Calado H, Pegorelli C** & Frazão Santos C*. In: Life Below Water, Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Leal Filho W, Azul AM, Brandli L, Lange Salvia A & Wall T (eds), Springer International Publishing, 644-655 (2021). 
doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71064-8_122-1

1. Marine Spatial Planning
(a) Frazão Santos C, Ehler CN, Agardy T, Andrade F, Orbach M & Crowder LB. 2019. In: World Seas: An Environmental Evaluation, Volume III: Ecological Issues and Environmental Impacts. Sheppard C (ed), Elsevier & Academic Press, 571–592 (2019). 
​doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-805052-1.00033-4

​COMMUNICATIONS

Invited Talks

Maritime Spatial Planning-Climate Change nexus
Webinar Thursday CREATivE Talks – Maritime Spatial Planning in a changing climate (by Interreg Italy-Croatia CREATE, European Union). 09 February 2023. Online. Invited Speaker.

Climate adaptation and the role of marine spatial planning
MSP-GREEN project Launching Conference (by University Iuav of Venice, co-funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund-EMFAF). 17 January 2023. Venice, Italy. Invited Speaker.

Sustainable marine spatial planning
Webinar by WWF European Policy Office: Assessing the balance between nature and people in European seas: Maritime Spatial Planning in the North Sea and North-East Atlantic. 25 October 2022. Online. Invited Speaker.
 
OCEANPLAN: Marine spatial planning under a changing climate
Workshop by EU's MSPMED project: Towards the operational implementation of MSP in our common Mediterranean Sea. Panel: Session 3: Challenges to address through MSP- Climate change and the development of a sustainable Blue Economy. Tunis, Tunisia. 26-28 September 2022. Invited Speaker.
 
Climate change and marine spatial planning. 
Planning for the future of Europe’s Marine Space – MSP Stakeholder Conference (by DG MARE, CINEA, and MSP Assistance Mechanism/EU MSP Platform). Panel: Session 3 – New Generation of MSPs for 2030 and beyond. Brest, France. 14-15 June 2022. Invited Speaker.
 
Planning the ocean under a changing climate
Forum Océan: Un Enjeu Pour L’expertise Scientifique Européenne (by Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, l’Institut de l’Océan de l’Alliance Sorbonne Université & MARE- Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente). Panel: Table Ronde 7, Les Enjeux de la Croissance Bleue – de la Gouvernance à l'Aménagement de l’Espace Maritime. Paris, France. 2-4 March 2022. Invited Speaker.
Video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpVniCJ1I6o
 
Integrating climate change in ocean planning
​Colloquium at the University of Lisbon: Ciências Research Day 2021. Panel: Session 3, Science for Society: Understanding Climate Change. Lisbon, Portugal. 27 October 2021. Invited Speaker.
Video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GutHfEtQoX0&t=49s
 
Integrating climate change into marine spatial planning 
Webinar by The World Bank: Marine Spatial Planning Webinar Series: Climate Informed Planning and Implementation. World Bank's Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy (ENB) Global Practice Weekly Webinars. 16 June 2021. Online. Invited Speaker. 

Ocean planning in the Age of Climate Change
Dedicated Webinar by Sciaena.org. 4 March 2021. Online. Invited Speaker.
Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoXImTOD24E
 
Marine spatial planning and the need for coordination to face climate change: A global view
Virtual Conference Ocean Governance: Action Insights and Foreshadowing Challenges. Panel 4: Bringing the pieces together: Area Based Management Tools for Effective Integrated Ocean Management. 19-20 November 2020. Online. Invited Speaker.
Video at www.oceangov.eu/news_full/revisit-the-final-oceangov-conference/
 
The effects of climate change in marine spatial planning: pathways and solutions
Dedicated Webinar by OCTO-Open Communications for the Ocean (former Openchannels.org) 1 October 2020. Online. Invited Speaker.
Video at https://octogroup.org/the-effects-of-climate-change-in-marine-spatial-planning-pathways-and-solutions/ 
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MSP and the challenge of integrating climate change
Workshop by IMECaN: Marine Spatial Planning Workshop: Balancing Social, Economic, Cultural and Ecological Objectives. Panel: Flash talks from IMECaN Early Career Researchers working in MSP. 19 August 2020. Online. Invited Speaker.
Video at http://imber.ceotr.ca/marine-spatial-planning-workshop/
 
La Planificación espacial marina en Portugal: Avances y lecciones aprendidas
Workshop by University of Cadiz: II Workshop International de Planificación Espacial Marina: De Las Experiencias Internacionales Al Caso Del Mar Andaluz. Cadiz, Spain. 6-7 February 2020. Invited Lecturer.
 
Marine spatial planning and climate change
4th MSPglobal Forum–Global meets Regional (by European Commission and UNESCO): Workshop 10: Participants choice: Planning for Climate Change – Concrete solutions and choices. Riga, Latvia. 19-22 November 2019. Invited Speaker.
Video at www.panbalticscope.eu/mspforum/watch-online/
 
Planning towards sustainability under a changing climate
Webinar by Virtual Blue COP25: Ecosystem-based ocean management solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation. 15 November 2019. Online. Invited Speaker.
Video at https://virtualbluecop25.org
 
Ocean planning, management and policy
Colloquium by ICES and IPMA: ICES Science Day. Lisbon, Portugal. 7 June 2019. Invited Speaker.
 
Marine spatial planning in Portugal, and climate change
Workshop by University of the Azores and NOVA-FCSH: One Day Workshop on Marine Spatial Planning. Lisbon, Portugal. 15th May 2019. Invited Lecturer.
 
Marine spatial planning, conservation and blue growth in the European Atlantic, and the challenge of a changing climate
5th International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas: Workshop 10, Marine Mammals and MSP in the Context of Blue Growth. Costa Navarino, Greece. 8-12th April 2019. Invited Speaker.
 
Marine spatial planning under a changing climate
Colloquium by JPI Oceans and European Commission: Colloquium on Marine Spatial Planning and Science: Actual Challenges and Demands for Effective Action. Venice, Italy. 13th December 2018. Invited Speaker.
 
Marine Spatial Planning Guidelines & the EU MSP Directive
Course by UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE and VLIZ: OTGA/VLIZ Training Course on Marine GIS Applications for Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Oostende, Belgium. 26-30 November 2018. Invited Lecturer. 
Video at https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/course/view.php?id=367
 
Marine spatial planning under a changing climate
15th Meeting of the European Commission Member States Expert Group on Marine Spatial Planning. Panel: MSP and the Research Community. Brussels, Belgium. 8-9th October 2018. Invited Speaker.

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Other Oral Communications at Scientific Meetings
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29. Descrição do primeiro berçário de tubarões multi-específico na África Atlântica (Sal Rei, Boa Vista, Cabo Verde)
Rosa R, Nunes E, Pissarra V, Santos CP, Varela J, Baptista M, Castro J, Paula JR, Repolho T, Marques TA, Freitas R & Frazão Santos C. Cabo Verde Ocean Week 2022. Mindelo, Cabo Verde. 20-25 November 2022. https://caboverdeoceanweek.cv

28. NGANDU: The importance of shark populations and sustainable ocean use for human well-being in Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe, West Africa
Pissarra V, Frazão Santos C & Rosa R. Fauna and Flora International (FFI) Workshop: Shark Identification, Handling, and Mark-Recapture Monitoring Training. Sal Island, Cabo Verde. 07-13 November 2022

27. Global perceptions on the need for climate-smart marine spatial planning
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Andrade F, Caeiro D, Calado H, García-Morales S, Gissi E, Orbach M, Rosa R & Vieira da Silva C. ICES Annual Science Conference 2022. Session B, Spatial management, climate change and biodiversity. Dublin, Irland. 19-22 September 2022. 

26. Ocean Planning in Polar Regions: A way forward
Santos D, Rosa R, Badhe R, Ehler CN, Grant S, Hughes K, Van de Putte A, Xavier JC & Frazão Santos C. ICES Annual Science Conference 2022. Session B, Spatial management, climate change and biodiversity.Dublin, Irland. 19-22 September 2022. 

25. Blue management under a changing climate: Marine spatial planning and the social-ecological perspective
García-Morales G, Stratoudakis Y, Gissi E, Andrade F & Frazão Santos C. ICES Annual Science Conference 2022. Session B, Spatial management, climate change and biodiversity. Dublin, Irland. 19-22 September 2022. 

24. Climate-related vulnerability and risk assessment of main ocean uses: An overview
Fernandes M, Vieira da Silva C & Frazão Santos C. 16th International Conference Littoral22. Almada, Portugal. 12-16 September 2022

23. Perceções de pescadores acerca da importância e do uso das populações de tubarões em São Tomé e Príncipe
Pissarra V, Panisi M, Santana A, Borges F, Vieira da Silva C, Frazão Santos C & Rosa R. REALP: XXII Encontro da Rede de Estudos Ambientas de Países de Língua Portuguesa: Desafios da Investigação ambiental em países de língua portuguesa. Estratégias de resiliência em contexto de crise. Sessão 7, Gestão e Conservação dos Recursos Naturais & Literacia Oceânica e Lixo Marinho. Cidade da Praia, Cabo Verde. 29 November-2 December 2021. 

22. Ocean planning in the poles: A comparative analysis of governance challenges and practices
AWARDED (Best Early Career Scientist Presentation to D. Santos)
Santos D, Rosa R & Frazão Santos C. XIII Portuguese Polar Conference: Anticipating a Changing World. Panel: Environmental Sciences. Porto, Portugal. 29-20 November 2021. 

21. Introduction to Brainstorming Session on ocean planning and conservation in the age of climate change
Frazão Santos C. 11thMARE People and the Sea Conference – “Limits to Blue Growth?” – Virtual Conference. Panel: 3.161 – Marine Spatial Planning and Ocean Conservation in the Age of Climate Change. 29 June-2 July 2021. Online.

20. Managing the blue realm under the challenges of a changing climate
​García-Morales S, Andrade F & Frazão Santos C. 11th MAREPeople and the Sea Conference – “Limits to Blue Growth?” – Virtual Conference. Panel: 3.308 – Theorizing Blue Growth. 29 June-2 July 2021. Online.

19. Integrating climate change adaptation and sustainable use of the ocean in Marine Spatial Planning
Garcia-Morales S, Andrade F & Frazão Santos C. MSP NATURE 2021 – Nature Conservation in Marine Spatial Planning: How to Reconcile Human Activities with Ecological Functions. Panel: ERASMUS+ Session on visions for MSP. 19-21 January 2021. Online.

18. Planning towards sustainability under a changing climate
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T Andrade F, Barange M, Calado H, Crowder LB, Cunha-e-Sá MA, Ehler CN, Fernandes M, García-Morales S, Gissi E, Halpern BS, Orbach MK, Pörtner HO, Vieira da Silva C, Rosa RN & Rosa R. MarSP Project Final Conference. Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal. 6 December 2019. 

17. Introduction to marine spatial planning
Teixeira Z, Frazão Santos C & García-Morales S. ISOC 2019 International Conference – Building Together New Solutions for Ocean Sustainability. Workshop 1: Maritime Spatial Planning, Challenges of Cooperation. Figueira da Foz, Portugal. 25-27 September 2019. 

16. Promoting adaptation to climate change in marine spatial planning
Frazão Santos C, Garcia-Morales S, Andrade F, Agardy T, Crowder L, Barange M, Ehler C, Orbach M, Calado H, Otto-Pörtner H, Gissi E & Rosa R. Species On The Move 2019. Theme 06, Governance, legal and ethical issues for shifting species and changing ecosystems. Skukuza, South Africa. 22-26 July 2019. 

15. Impacts of "moving ecosystem services" on human uses of the ocean
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Andrade F, Crowder L, Barange M, Ehler C, Orbach M, Calado H, Otto-Pörtner H & Rosa R. Species On The Move 2019. Theme 07, Cultural, social and economic dimensions of changes in species distributions. Skukuza, South Africa. 22-26 July 2019. 

14. Assessing vulnerability and risk of ocean planning to climate change
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Andrade F, Barange M, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, Orbach MK & Rosa R. European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2019. Theme 1, Data, methods and approaches in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Lisbon, Portugal. 28-31st May 2019. 

13. Impacts of global environmental change in ocean planning and the Blue Economy
AWARDED (Best Early Career Scientist Presentation to C. Frazão Santos)
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Andrade F, Barange M, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, Orbach MK & Rosa R. ICES Annual Science Conference 2018. Session C, Assessing and analysing marine spatial planning ‐ knowledge ‐ indicators ‐ visions. Hamburg, Germany. 24-27th September 2018. 

12.  An index to assess the vulnerability of ocean planning and the Blue Economy to global climate change
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Andrade F, Barange M, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, Orbach MK & Rosa R. 4th International Symposium on The Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Oceans. Session 14, Vulnerability and adaptation of marine socio-ecological systems to climate change.Washington DC, USA. 4-8th June 2018. 

11.  The role of ocean planning in climate change adaptation
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Andrade F, Barange M, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, Orbach MK & Rosa R. 4th International Symposium on The Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Oceans. Workshop 4, Climate change adaptation of fisheries and aquaculture. Washington DC, USA. 4-8th June 2018. 

10. Descrição valoração e conservação do primeiro berçário de tubarões martelo e de pontas pretas descoberto no Atlântico Este (Cabo Verde, África)
Rosa R, Freitas R, Nunes E, Vieira da Silva C & Frazão Santos C. 1º Congresso de Biologia Marinha dos Países de Língua Portuguesa: Uma Ponte entre Mares. Panel: Conservação e Evolução. Faro, Portugal. 24-26th January 2018. 

9. Characterisation, valuation and conservation of the first nursery area of blacktip and hammerhead sharks in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Frazão Santos C, Vieira da Silva C, Freitas R & Rosa R. 10th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference – IPFC. D1/ Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation of Chondrichthyan fishes. Tahiti, French Polynesia. 2-6 October 2017. 

8. Implementing sustainable marine and coastal management: challenges from the Portuguese MSP case
Frazão Santos C, Andrade F & Orbach M. International Meeting on Marine Research – IMMR’16. Biodiversity, Conservation and Coastal Management. Peniche, Portugal. 14-15 July 2016. 

7. Implementing EBM in the Portuguese Sea: Challenges and opportunities from a new legal framework
Frazão Santos C, Andrade F & Orbach M. 2nd International Ocean Research Conference – IORC. Theme Session T2.TS5 – Operationalizing Ecosystem-based Management: the challenges of translating scientific knowledge into decision tools for integrated management. Barcelona, Spain. 17-21st November, 2014. 

6. Implementing EBM in the Portuguese Sea: Challenges and opportunities from a new legal framework
Frazão Santos C, Andrade F & Orbach M. 2nd International Ocean Research Conference – IORC. Workshop 5 (WS5) – Global reporting of assessments of the status of marine environments: Translating marine assessment into informed-decision making for ocean governance. Barcelona, Spain. 17-21st November, 2014. 

5. How sustainable is sustainable marine spatial planning? The Portuguese experience
Frazão Santos C, Andrade F & Orbach M. H. MESMA Final Conference – Monitoring and Evaluation of Spatially Managed Areas. Panel: Session E, Governance.  Lisbon, Portugal. 8-10th October 2013. ​

4. Challenges in developing the first Portuguese marine spatial plan
Frazão Santos C, Almodovar M, Andrade F & Orbach M. TWAM2013: International Conference & Workshops, Transboundary water management across borders and interfaces: present and future challenges. Planning water resources and land use. Aveiro, Portugal. 16-20th March 2013. 
 
3. Monitorização da Dinâmica Costeira na península de Tróia no âmbito do EIA da Marina e novo Cais dos “ferries” do Troiaresort 
Frazão Santos C & Andrade F. 4ª Conferência Nacional de Avaliação de Impactes. Pós-avaliação (ou monitorização). Vila Real, Portugal. 20-22nd October 2010. 

2. Quantitative assessment of the differential risk associated to oil spills for the Portuguese coast
Frazão Santos C, Carvalho R & Andrade F. International Conference on Coastal Conservation and Management’10. Panel: The sea. Estoril, Portugal. 11-17th April 2010. 
 
1. Monitoring the performance of a beach nourishment project in Tróia (Portugal)
Silveira TM, Frazão Santos C & Andrade F. International Conference on Coastal Conservation and Management’10. Panel: Living with erosion. Estoril, Portugal. 11-17th April 2010.
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Media and Outreach
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New Nature journal dedicated to the ocean
Feature Story at EurekAlert – American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) by Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, August 26, 2022. Language: English. 
www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/962986    

Nova revista da Nature dedicada ao oceano
News Article at Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa by Catarina Frazão Santos, August 22, 2022. Language: Portuguese. 
https://ciencias.ulisboa.pt/pt/noticia/22-08-2022/nova-revista-da-nature-dedicada-ao-oceano 
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Antecipar o futuro dos oceanos
Green News at Euronews by Lusa – Agência de Notícias de Portugal, June 06, 2022. “. Language: Portuguese.
https://pt.euronews.com/green/2022/06/06/antecipar-o-futuro-dos-oceanos
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh73Gk83gJk

Surfing the waves of ocean sustainability on World Ocean Day
Blog Post at Springer Nature SDG Programme – SDG 14 by Catarina Frazão Santos, June 02, 2022. Language: English. www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/the-source/blog/blogposts-communicating-research/surfing-the-waves-of-ocean-sustainability-on-world-ocean-day/22835098

Entrevista – Profa. Dra. Catarina Frazão Santos
Interview at Boletim Informativo do LAGECI – Laboratório de Gestão Costeira Integrada by LAGECI, April 26, 2022 (No. 21, pp.17-18). Language: Portuguese. 
https://lageci.paginas.ufsc.br/boletim-informativo/  

Results of a global survey on marine spatial planning and climate change: Interview with Catarina Frazão Santos
Interview at OCTO – Open Communications for the Ocean, by Sarah Carr. 20 January, 2022.
https://octogroup.org/results-of-a-global-survey-on-marine-spatial-planning-and-climate-change-interview-with-catarina-frazao-santos/

Combater as alterações climáticas através do planeamento do oceano?
Article at Visão Verde, by Catarina Frazão Santos. January 19, 2022.
https://visao.sapo.pt/visao_verde/alteracoes-climaticas/2022-01-19-combater-as-alteracoes-climaticas-atraves-do-planeamento-do-oceano/

Episódio 1187 Catarina Frazão Santos – Projeto OCEANPLAN promove o planeamento sustentável do oceano
Radio Show 90 Segundos de Ciência, Antena 1, by Adriano Cerqueira. November 02, 2021. 
www.90segundosdeciencia.pt/episodes/ep-1187-catarina-frazao-santos/    

Integrating climate change in ocean planning
Blog Post at Springer Nature Sustainability Community, by Catarina Frazão Santos. May 07, 2020. 
https://sustainabilitycommunity.springernature.com/channels/2901-world-oceans-day-2020/posts/66420-planning-for-sustainability-in-a-changing-ocean

Interview with MSP researcher Catarina Frazão Santos
Interview at MarSP Bulletin – Macaronesian Bulletin of Maritime Spatial Planning, by Víctor Cordero Penín. July 17, 2019 (No. 3, pp.15-16). 
www.marsp.eu/media/files/None/3o-bulletin_english.pdf 

Catarina Frazão Santos coordena OCEANPLAN
Interview at  Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, by Ana Subtil Simões. February 07, 2019.
https://ciencias.ulisboa.pt/pt/noticia/07-02-2019/catarina-frazão-santos-coordena-oceanplan

Estimating the vulnerability of ocean planning and blue economy to climate change
Interview at The Skimmer – Marine Ecosystems and Management, by Sarah Carr. November 05, 2018 (Issue 12:2). https://octogroup.org/news/estimating-vulnerability-ocean-planning-and-blue/

Episódio 07, Série 2: A importância do ordenamento do espaço marítimo para a saúde do mar
Radio Show Planeta Mar, Antena 2, by Ana Paula Ferreira. June 23, 2017.
www.rtp.pt/play/p396/e294823/especial
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Poster Presentations at Scientific Conferences
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18. MSPOLAR project: Marine Spatial Planning in Polar Regions
Frazão Santos C, Xavier JC, Gissi, Agardy, Ehler, Hugues K, Grant S, Badhe R, Santos D, Pereira Santos C, García-Morales S, Vieira da Silva C & Rosa R. Ciências Research Day 2022. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. Lisbon, Portugal. 26 October 2022. 
 
17. Potential first multi-specific shark nursery area in Atlantic Africa (Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde)
Rosa R, Nunes E, Pissarra V, Pereira Santos C, Varela J, Paula J R, Baptista M, Repolho T, Castro J, Freitas R & Frazão Santos C. Ciências Research Day 2022. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. Lisbon, Portugal. 26 October 2022. 

16. Fishermen's perceptions on the importance and use of sharks in Sao Tome Island (Gulf of Guinea, West Africa)
Pissarra V, Santana A, Panisi M, Borges F, Vieira da Silva C, Nuno A, Vasconcelos Lia, Rosa R & Frazão Santos C. Sharks International 2022 – SI2022. Valencia, Spain. 20-22 October 2022

​15. Sharks in the Anthropocene: A systematic map of global research efforts
Pereira Santos C, Pegado MR, Frazão Santos C & Rosa R. Sharks International 2022 – SI2022. Valencia, Spain. 20-22 October 2022

14. Project NGANDU: The importance of shark populations and sustainable ocean use for human well- being in Cape Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe, West Africa
Rosa R, Frazão Santos C, Almeida A, Nuno A, Cunha e Sá A, Loloum B, Vieira da Silva C, Pereira Santos C, Nunes E, Matilde E, Maia H, Castro J, Paula JR, Jesus L, Rio M, Vedor M, Panisi M, Baptista M, 1 Queiroz N, Rosa RN, Freitas R, Pissarra V, García-Morales S, Floeter S & Repolho T. Ciências Research Day 2021. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon.Lisbon, Portugal. 27 October 2021.
 
13. Elasmobranch responses to experimental warming acidification and oxygen loss—A meta-analysis
Pereira Santos C, Sampaio E, Pereira BP, Pegado MR, Borges FO, Wheeler CR, Bouyoucos IA, Rummer JL, Frazão Santos C & Rosa R. Ciências Research Day 2021. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. Lisbon, Portugal. 27 October 2021.  
 
12. Planning for a changing ocean: implications of moving marine ecosystem services for ocean planning and policy
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Crowder L, Barange M, Ehler C, Orbach M, Andrade F, Calado H, Otto-Portner H & Rosa R. International Conference – Ocean Governance in Archipelagic Regions. Faial Island, Azores, Portugal. 7-10 October 2019. 
 
11. Vulnerability of European aquaculture and fisheries to a changing ocean
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Barange M, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, Orbach MK, Andrade F, Calado H, Vieira da Silva C, Rosa R, Cunha-e-Sá MA, Gissi E, Pörtner HO & Rosa R. ICES Annual Science Conference 2019. Theme session B, Marine aquaculture in a changing ocean. Gothenburg, Sweden. 8-12 September 2019. 
 
10. Vulnerability of ocean planning to a changing ocean: the Portuguese case study
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Barange M, Crowder LB, Ehler CN, Orbach MK, Andrade F, Calado H, Vieira da Silva C, Rosa R, Cunha-e-Sá MA, Gissi E, Pörtner HO & Rosa R. ICES Annual Science Conference 2019. Theme session D, Assessing ecosystem vulnerability to multiple drivers and pressures. Gothenburg, Sweden. 8-12 September 2019. 
 
9. Planning for a changing ocean: implications of moving marine ecosystem services for ocean planning and policy
Frazão Santos C, Agardy T, Crowder L, Barange M, Ehler C, Orbach M, Andrade F, Calado H, Otto-Pörtner H & Rosa R. Species On The Move 2019. Theme 06, Governance, legal and ethical issues for shifting species and changing ecosystems. Skukuza, South Africa. 22-26 July 2019. 
 
8. Global patterns of seahorses and pipefishes richness
Rosa R, Santos CP, Pissarra V & Frazão Santos C. Species On The Move 2019. Theme 03, Impacts of climate change on community structure and patterns of taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity. Skukuza, South Africa. 22-26 July 2019. 
 
7. Integrating climate change adaptation in ocean planning
Garcia-Morales S, Andrade F & Frazão Santos C. European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2019. Theme 6, Climate risk management and resilience. Lisbon, Portugal. 28-31st May 2019.
 
6. The new legal framework for Portuguese MSP: Challenges and opportunities for implementing EBM
Frazão Santos C, Andrade F & Orbach M. The World Research and Innovation Congress – Oceans. Oceans policy. Lisbon, Portugal, 15-16th October 2014. 
 
5. Oil Spill Risk Analysis and Marine Spatial Planning: finding common grounds
Frazão Santos C, Michel J, Neves M, Janeiro J, Andrade F & Orbach M. 7th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology. Innovative technologies for pollution monitoring and control. Hong Kong, China. 17-21st June 2013. 
 
4. The European Marine Strategy: challenges from a Portuguese perspective
Frazão Santos C, Teixeira ZG, Janeiro J, Gonçalves RS, Bjorkland R & Orbach M. 7th Symposium on the Atlantic Iberian Margin – MIA 2012. Panel: Management of coastal land and risk. Lisbon, Portugal. 16-20th December 2012. 
 
3. Marine spatial planning and environmental sensitivity index maps – benefits and complementary aspects of an integrated use
AWARDED (Best Poster Communication)
​Frazão Santos C, Carvalho R & Andrade F. International Conference on Coastal Conservation and Management’10. Panel: The sea.Estoril, Portugal. 11-17th April 2010. 
 
2. Environmental sensitivity of the Portuguese coast in the scope of oil spill events – comparing different assessment approaches
Frazão Santos C & Andrade F. 10th International Coastal Symposium. Panel: Coastal hazards and pollution. Lisbon, Portugal. 13-18th April 2009. 
 
1. An environmental sensitivity assessment model for the Portuguese coast in the Scope of oil spill events
Frazão Santos C & Andrade F. International Workshop RIOS – Reducing the Impact of Oil Spills. Albufeira, Portugal. 17-19th April 2008. 

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​AWARDS

2022. Best Professor of the Semester – Master in Marine Ecology, 2022/2023. 
By the Núcleo de Estudantes de Biologia da FCUL (NEBFCUL). 

2022. ICES Service Award – Session Convenor, ICES Annual Science Conference 2022, Ireland.
By the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

2020. FCT Individual Research Contract, Portuguese Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus 2019 (2020.02510.CEECIND). 
By the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

2018. Best Early Career Scientist Presentation Award, ICES Annual Science Conference 2018, Germany.
By the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

2018. ICES Travel Grant, The Effects of Climate Change in the World's Oceans 2018, USA.
By International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

2014. Early Career Scientist Travel Grant, 2nd International Ocean Research Conference, Spain. 
By the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO & The Oceanography Society. 

2011. FCT Doctoral Grant, Portuguese Individual Call to Doctoral Grants 2011 (SFRH/BD/77057/2011). 
By the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

2011. Luiz Saldanha/Ken Tenore Marine Policy and Strategies Grant 2011.
By the Luso-American Development Foundation–FLAD & Portuguese Institute of Marine Research–IMAR.

2010. Best Poster Communication Award, International Conference on Coastal Conservation and Management 2010, Portugal. 
By the Conference Scientific Committee.

2007. Luiz Saldanha/Ken Tenore Marine Biology Grant 2007. 
By the Luso-American Development Foundation–FLAD & Portuguese Institute of Marine Research–IMAR.

​TEACHING

University Courses

Marine Spatial Planning and Environmental Assessment
Master in Marine Ecology. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. T/TP classes. 
2022/2023, Responsible professor. 2018/2019 - 2019/2020 - 2020/2021 - 2021/2022, lecturer.

Economic Models for a Sustainable Blue Economy
Master’s in Law and Economics of the Sea. NOVA School of Law, New University of Lisbon. T/TP classes, lecturer. 2021/2022.

Economic Models for Maritime Development: from Economics to Law
Master’s in Law and Economics of the Sea. NOVA School of Law, New University of Lisbon. T/TP classes, lecturer. 2020/2021.
 
Environmental Assessment
Master in Ecology and Environmental Management. Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. T/TP classes, lecturer.
2019/2020 - 2020/2021.
 
Animal Biology II
Bachelor in Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon. Practical classes, lecturer.
2018/2019 - 2020/2021 - 2021/2022 - 2022/2023 (upcoming).
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PhD Students Supervision
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Sara García-Morales Hurtado
2022-ongoing. Managing the blue realm under a changing climate: Assessing adaptation measures for healthy marine ecosystems. Doctoral Programme in Marine Sciences. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main-supervisor), María José Martínez-Harms (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, co-supervisor),
 
David Miguel Alves Abreu dos Santos. 
2022-ongoing. Sustainable ocean planning in the poles. Doctoral Programme in Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Policies. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main-supervisor), José C. Xavier (University of Coimbra, co-supervisor),
 
Miguel Ângelo Represas Martins Fernandes
2022-ongoing. Developing a spatial-explicit index to assess the vulnerability of marine spatial planning and the blue economy to climate change. Doctoral Programme in Marine Sciences. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main-supervisor), Carina Vieira da Silva (NOVA-SBE, co-supervisor),
 
Vasco Miguel de Castro e Vasconcelos Pissarra
2021-ongoing. The importance of shark populations and ocean sustainability for human well-being in Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe, West Africa. Doctoral Programme in Biology. University of Lisbon. Rui Rosa (University of Lisbon, main supervisor), Catarina Frazão Santos (co-supervisor), Lia Vasconcelos (NOVA-FCT, co-supervisor).
 
Catarina da Conceição Pereira Santos. 
2020-ongoing. Sharks in a changing ocean: a multiscale assessment of anthropogenic pressures on key marine predators. Doctoral Program in Biology. University of Lisbon. Rui Rosa (University of Lisbon, main supervisor), Catarina Frazão Santos (co-supervisor).
SUBMITTED
 
Andreia Gonçalves de Sousa. 
Completed. 2023. Whale watching and climate change in European islands. Doctoral Program in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies. University of Lisbon and New University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor), José Manuel Azevedo (University of the Azores, co-supervisor).

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Master Students Supervision
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Diogo Barreto Caeiro
2021-ongoing. Global perceptions on the effects of climate change in ocean planning. Master Programme in Marine Ecology. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor).

Filipa Ribeiro Teixeira Bernardo
Submitted. Challenges and solutions to marine spatial planning. Master Programme in Ecology and Environmental Management. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor).
 
Ana Mafalda Gil de Carvalho
Submitted. Economia Circular Azul como uma alternativa emergente na criação de novos produtos. Master Programme in Marine Sciences. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor), Ana Clara Lopes Marques (Instituto Superior Técnico, co-supervisor).
 
Júlia Marques Simões
Submitted. Evaluation of the spatial use of the national marine space [PT: Monitorização da ocupação do espaço marítimo nacional]. Master Programme in Ecology and Environmental Management. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor), José Lino Costa (University of Lisbon, co-supervisor), Ana Simão (Portuguese Directorate General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services–DGRM, co-supervisor).

​David Miguel Alves Abreu dos Santos 
Completed. 2022. Ocean planning in the poles: A comparative analysis of governance challenges and practices. Master Programme in Marine Ecology. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor), Rui Rosa (University of Lisbon, co-supervisor). Classification: 19 (over 20).
 
Miguel Ângelo Represas Martins Fernandes
Completed. 2021. The impact of climate change on marine spatial planning and the blue economy: vulnerability assessment and implications for a sustainable use of ocean services. Master Programme in Marine Ecology. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor), Carina Vieira da Silva (NOVA-SBE, co-supervisor). Classification: 18 (over 20).
 
Matilde Almodovar de Faria Laurentino
Completed. 2022. Public perceptions on the importance of marine ecosystems conservation and shark protection in São Tomé Island. Master Programme in Marine Ecology. University of Lisbon. Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor), Rui Rosa (University of Lisbon, co-supervisor). Classification: 19 (over 20).
 
Sara García-Morales Hurtado
Completed. 2020.  Comparative analysis of different operational approaches to support marine spatial planning adaptation to climate change [PT: Análise comparativa de diferentes abordagens operacionais para a adaptação do ordenamento do espaço marinho às alterações climáticas]. Master Programme in Marine Ecology. University of Lisbon (Portugal).Catarina Frazão Santos (main supervisor), Francisco Andrade (University of Lisbon, co-supervisor). Classification: 18 (over 20).
 
Camila Pegorelli Gomes
Completed. 2019. Marine spatial planning in the context of ocean sustainability. Erasmus Mundus Master Course on Maritime Spatial Planning. Universitá Iuav di Venezia (Italy), Universidad de Sevilla (Spain) & Universidade dos Açores (Portugal). Helena Calado (University of the Azores, main supervisor), Catarina Frazão Santos (co-supervisor).

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Postdoctoral and Research Fellows
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Vanessa Madeira Lopes Letria
June to September 2022. Postdoctoral Fellow under project OCEANPLAN. FCiências.ID-Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, University of Lisbon & Marine and Environmental Sciences Center. 
 
Maria Rita de Carvalho Godinho Macedo Pegado
January to August 2022. Postdoctoral Fellow under project OCEANPLAN. FCiências.ID-Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, University of Lisbon & Marine and Environmental Sciences Center. 
 
Ana Carina Vieira da Silva
April 2019 to November 2020. Postdoctoral Fellow under project OCEANPLAN. FCiências.ID-Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, University of Lisbon & NOVA School of Business and Economics.
 
​Sara García-Morales Hurtado
February 2020 to September 2022. Graduate (MD) Research Fellow under project OCEANPLAN. FCiências.ID-Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, University of Lisbon & Marine and Environmental Sciences Center.

Catarina da Conceição Pereira Santos
May 2021 to May 2022. Graduate (MD) Research Fellow under project OCEANPLAN. FCiências.ID-Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, University of Lisbon & Marine and Environmental Sciences Center.
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