Sónia Raquel Quinás Serra

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Email: 
soniarqs@ci.uc.pt
URI: 
MARE - UCoimbra
Role: 
Researcher
Qualifications: 
PhD
Research domain: 
River Basins
Research lines: 
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning

Activity summary

Assessment of the biological and functional integrity of streams and rivers, based on the sampling and identification of the community of benthic macroinvertebrates and their "traits" (including Chironomidae genera). Assessment of integrity and ecosystem services of urban streams. Importance of urban streams for healthy and active ageing, evaluating the use of technological solutions to reconnect citizens with these natural environments, creating smarter and healthier cities.