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Eduardo Infantes

Researcher

Dept of BioEnv –
Kristineberg
Mail
eduardo.infantes@marine.gu.se
Visiting address
Kristineberg 566
451 78 Fiskebäckskil
Postal address
Kristineberg 566
451 78 Fiskebäckskil

About Eduardo Infantes

Research Activities

My research group at the Seagrass Ecology Lab is interested in bio-physical interactions that affect benthic ecosystems with key projects focusing on ecological feedbacks, tipping points, plant-sediment-flow interactions, coastal restoration and drone mapping.

  • Biophysical interaction in aquatic system. We study interactions between fluid dynamics and aquatic organisms. Using hydrodynamics flumes at Kristineberg we expose organisms to wave and currents to quantify processes and mechanistic interactions. Model organisms include seagrass, seeds, larvae, fish, bivalves, macroalgae, microplastics, etc. We also look at processes in fluid mechanics, sediment dynamics, wave propagation and turbulence.
  • Restoration of seagrass habitats. In Sweden 12,500 ha. of eelgrass has been lost due to overfishing and eutrophication. We are developing and implementing large-scale restoration methods by understanding ecosystem feedbacks and tipping points. We combine field, laboratory and model studies to get a deeper knowledge on ecosystem processes. We collaborate with environmental agencies and private companies to upscale activities.
  • Cost-efficient techniques in ecology using drones. We are collecting drone data to study ecological processes that can be used for coastal management. Activities include changes of coastal habitats, marine mammals reproduction, management of mammal populations. Our study sites are located in Sweden, Mozambique and Thailand.

Research Projects

  • 2020-2024. PI: E. Infantes. Marine vegetation as a natural barrier for coastal erosion. Funded by the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning (FORMAS, 2019-01192).
  • 2019-2020. PI: E. Infantes. Assessment of submerged vegetation to reduce coastal erosion. County administrative board of Sweden, Skåne (Länsstyrelsen, Dnr. 424-19286-19)
  • 2017-2020. PI: E. Infantes. Cost-effective environmental management tools: Coastal monitoring using aerial and submersible drones. Financed by the Swedish Innovation Agency (VINNOVA, 2018-01745), Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV), County administrative board of Sweden, Västra Götaland (Länsstyrelsen, Dnr. 512-23393-2018).
  • 2015-2020. PI: E. Infantes. Towards science-based coastal management: Tipping points for seagrass conservation and restoration. Funded by the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning (FORMAS, 2014-735).
  • 2017-2023. Co-applicant. On the sustainability and management of marine and coastal resources in Mozambique. Swedish international development cooperation agency (SIDA)
  • 2014-2016. PI: P-O. Moksnes, Postdoc: E. Infantes. Development of management and restoration of eelgrass ecosystems. Funded by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV, 2283-14).
  • 2012-2014. PI: P-O. Moksnes, Postdoc: E. Infantes. Coastal restoration of eelgrass ecosystems in Sweden. Financed by the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning (FORMAS, 212-2011-758).
  • 2007-2009. PI: J. Terrados Muñoz, PhD student: E. Infantes. Restoration and recovering techniques of the seagrass meadows using seeds and seedlings. Funded by the Minister of Science and Innovation (MICINN, 116/SGTB/2007/1.3).
  • 2008-2009. PI: J. Terrados Muñoz, PhD student: E. Infantes. Biodegradable underwater structures seagrass meadow restoration using seeds and seedlings. Funded by the Minister of Science and Innovation (MICINN, CIT-310000-2008-9).
  • 2005-2008. PI: J. Terrados Muñoz, PhD student: E. Infantes. Invasive marine macroalgae in the Balearic Islands: risk assessment and effects of benthic communities. Funded by the Minister of Science and education (MEC, CTM2005-01434/MAR).