Multidisciplinary approaches to the biology and ecology of marine invertebrates as it relates to their susceptibility to anthropogenic impacts and climate change. Specific research lines:

• Invasive ecology of introduced ascidians, and in particular
• Species identification and barcoding
• Population connectivity and phylogeography
• Life cycle characterization


• Stability and significance of symbiotic microbial communities in sponges and ascidians, including
• Biodiversity and specificity
• Symbiont stability and host resilience
• Secondary metabolite production and ecological significance