Research Fellowship

Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Sicily Marine Centre
Integrative Marine Ecology Department (EMI)
Villa Pace - C.da Porticatello 29, 98167 Messina – Italia

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Supervisor: dott. Pietro Battaglia
Appointed on project: CRIMAC

Curriculum vitae

Research interests

My research activities, as temporally research fellow at Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, include studies on the biology and ecology of fish, cephalopods and other fishery resources. Much of my research involves remotely operated vehicle (ROV) video analysis. The analysis of ROV video provides the opportunity to explore and observe marine organisms in their natural habitat, promoting a deeper understanding of deep-sea species and, as a result, the ability to protect them. In fact, through the analysis of ROV videos, I deal with the description and study of the ecology and behaviour of some benthic and pelagic communities of the Mediterranean, especially fish and cephalopods. Taxonomic and biological aspects are essential for a better understanding of these marine species, hence I participate in laboratory activities aimed at identifying, collecting stomachs and extracting otoliths.