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Joana Castro, PhD StudentJoana has a BSc. in Marine Biology and a Master in Marine Ecology, from the University of Lisbon, with her master thesis focus on the characterization of cetaceans in the South coast of Portugal. She is the coordinator of AIMM and is currently developing and involved in several studies regarding the biology, ecology and conservation of marine mammals in the south coast of Portugal. Joana has been involved in several cetaceans’ research projects, in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and working as marine mammal consultant and educator for various whale watching companies, zoos and aquariums, universities, private environment companies, public and governmental organizations around the world. Currently, she is a PhD student, at MARE, and her thesis is focused in the social organization of small dolphins – maternal strategies.
Interests and Expertise: Marine Mammals, Cetaceans, Ethology, Ecology, Marine Conservation.
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Academic Qualifications |
2010. M.Sc. in Marine Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Lisbon (Portugal).
2007. Licenciatura in Marine Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Lisbon (Portugal). |
