Andrea Gori

My research experience began at the Institute of Marine Science (Barcelona, Spain), with my degree project and PhD thesis. After finishing my PhD, I spent two years as postdoctoral research associate at the Centre Scientifique de Monaco (Principality of Monaco) and one year at the Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, Scotland). After this, I joined the University of Barcelona (Spain) for two years, and currently I am a postdoctoral research associate at the Institute of Marine Science (Barcelona, Spain). The main line of my research has centred on the study of the ecology and eco-physiology of marine ecosystem engineering species (primarily corals and gorgonians) to provide understanding for the sustainable management and conservation of coastal and deep marine ecosystems. This research is developed following a multidisciplinary approach combining fieldwork, experimental studies, and laboratory analyses. More specifically, my research is developed into 4 specific lines:
(1) Distribution pattern of marine ecosystem engineering species (primarily corals and gorgonians) in coastal areas, continental shelf and upper slope (0-400 m depth).
(2) Spatial and depth variability of ecological processes in corals and gorgonians, and their response to anthropogenic impacts.
(3) Eco-physiological processes in shallow and deep corals and gorgonians depending on environmental conditions and anthropogenic impacts.
(4) Ecological restoration of deep coral and gorgonian populations.