Ana Rita Lopes

I am a marine biologist fascinated by how marine life copes with a rapidly changing world. My research explores how climate change and emerging contaminants shape the physiology and behaviour of marine organisms, with a particular focus on fishes. Working at the intersection of ecophysiology and behavioural ecology, I study how environmental stressors affect early fish development and reproductive success, two decisive bottlenecks that shape survival, adaptation, and population resilience.