Benthic Ecosystems and Demersal Resources

The "Benthic Ecosystems and Demersal Resources" group is formed by public officials, pre-doctorate and post-doctorate researchers and technical staff hired under projects and programs. It has 20 years of experience on ecosystem approach to assessment and management of Mediterranean demersal fisheries, developing competitive research projects and scientific monitoring programs for fisheries, habitats and species, as well as pilot actions for technological development and innovation to fisheries. It has published articles in high-impact journals and drafted advisory reports, combining scientific excellence with know-how transfer to managers and users of marine environment. This group conducts training of research personnel (supervision of doctoral and master thesis) and coordinates a subject of Master¿s Degree in Marine Ecology at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. It has partnerships with others researchers and research groups at IEO, other institutes of CSIC and universities.