First name:
Frederico
Last name:
Cardigos
CV:
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Main field of expertise:
Marine Conservation
Specialized in:
Biodiversity
Conservation policy
Invasive species control/research
Park & Reserve management
Sustainable development
Geographic region:
Macaronesia
Name of organisation:
Center of IMAR of the University of the Azores
Type of organisation:
University
Website:
Main project your organisation is involved with, in relation to (sub)tropical biodiversity:
Erradication or mitigation of the invasive alga Caulerpa webbiana. More info at: http://www.horta.uac.pt/caulerpa/httpdocs/english.html
Good practices your organisation could share on tropical and subtropical sustainable biodiversity management:
Topic:
Marine Invasive Species
Purpose:
Fight against marine invasive species.
Methodology implemented:
Characterization and monitoring, followed by procedures implementation for mitigation and eradication. Dissemination of information on adequate behavior towards the problem.
Existing results:
Decrease of the impact and population of the invasive algae Caulerpa webbiana.
If involved in policy formulation / implementation, name policy related to your local policy in (sub)tropical biodiversity:
There is now legislation in the Azores to prevent the entrance and dispersion of invasive species, and the general protection of biodiversity (DLR 15/2012/A)