Connectivity

Mapping the global pathways of marine life on Earth

We study how populations are connected through the movement of individuals, a critical factor for designing effective networks of marine protected areas.

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Publications in the scope of connectivity

Ocean currents shape genetic differentiation of marine forests

Oceanographic connectivity driven by water transport plays a crucial role in shaping the genetic makeup of marine forests ...

Oceanographic connectivity explains mangrove's genetics

The crucial role of ocean currents in shaping mangrove genetic diversity, challenging previous assumptions and emphasizing...

Network of marine reserves weak in protecting biodiversity

Biophysical modelling tuned with data on species dispersal ecology predicted low connectivity for a vast spectrum of biodi...

Biodiversity connectivity in Western Africa MPAs

Biophysical modelling revealed that connectivity differs sharply among ecological groups, from highly connected (e.g., fis...


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Centre of Marine Sciences
Faro, Portugal