PAULO HORTA | Diagnosis and solutions for the impact of climate change and their interactions with coastal pollution | Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

Prof.PAULO HORTA | Diagnosis and solutions for the impact of climate change and their interactions with coastal pollution | Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

Professor | Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina | Brazil

Paulo Horta is a distinguished marine biologist at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, specializing in climate change, marine pollution, conservation, and phycology. His research spans diverse marine ecosystems, focusing on understanding and mitigating environmental impacts.

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Education 📚

Paulo Horta completed his doctoral studies in Marine Biology, focusing on the taxonomy and biogeography of macroalgae in Brazil. He obtained his PhD from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.

Experience 🌍

With over two decades of research experience, Paulo Horta has led numerous projects on coastal habitat degradation, marine biodiversity conservation, and the ecological impacts of urbanization along the Brazilian coast.

Research Interest 🐠

Paulo Horta’s current research interests include global controls on carbon storage in mangrove soils, the impact of oil spills on marine environments, and the ecological dynamics of seaweed communities in response to environmental change.

Award 🏆

Paulo Horta has received acclaim for his contributions to marine science, including the publication of over 30 articles in renowned journals and significant citations for his groundbreaking work in marine biology.

Publications 📝

Paulo Horta’s publications include pioneering studies such as:

Manu Madhavan | Marine Ornamental Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Manu Madhavan | Marine Ornamental Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar | NATIONAL BUREAU OF FISH GENETIC RESOURCES | India

Short Bio

Manu Madhavan, born on October 8, 1991, is currently affiliated with the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources. He holds a Master’s degree in Biological Oceanography & Biodiversity from Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, specializing in Marine Biology. His research focuses on marine ornamental species and biodiversity conservation in Lakshadweep, India.

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🎓 Education

Manu Madhavan completed his B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry from MG University, Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, in 2013. He pursued his M.Sc. in Biological Oceanography & Biodiversity (Marine Biology) from Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), graduating in 2015 with a commendable 71.24%.

👨‍💼 Experience

Manu Madhavan has held several positions in marine research institutions. His roles include Consulting Technician at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Lakshadweep Island since 2023, and previously as Young Professional I at ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) Live Germ Plasm Resource Centre from 2018 to 2021.

🔬 Research Interest

His research interests span the mating behavior and embryonic development of marine ornamental species, biodiversity studies, and the impact of environmental factors on aquatic ecosystems, particularly in the Lakshadweep region.

🏆 Award

Manu Madhavan has received several accolades, including the Best Paper Award at the MECOS 3 International Conference in 2020 and a Team Excellence Award from ICAR-NBFGR in the same year.

📚 Publication

Mating behaviour and embryonic development of the marine ornamental shrimp, Stenopus hispidus Olivier, 1811 in captivity in Aquaculture, 2023.

The giant clam commensal shrimp Anchistus miersi (de Man, 1888) new to Lakshadweep Sea, India in Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2023.

Comparative study on larval days and survival rates of selected ornamental shrimps in captive conditions in Current Science, 2022.