Modeling the suitable habitat of a structural red gorgonian species in the Mediterranean/east Atlantic regions predicts a wider distribution than previously known

Dissertação de mestrado, Biologia Marinha, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Univerdade do Algarve, 2015

Biocaumulação de alumínio em rebentos micropropagados de Plantago sp.

Dissertação de Mestrado, Engenharia Biológica, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 2009

Avaliação da comunidade microbiana diazotrófica em solos sob cultura biológica por métodos moleculares

Dissertação mest., Biologia Marinha, Universidade do Algarve, 2008

Sub-produtos de desinfecção da água: síntese e caracterização espectroscópica, implementação de metodologias analíticas e estudo da actividade genotóxica

Dissertação de mest., Engenharia Biológica, Faculdade de Engenharia e de Recursos Naturais, Univ. do Algarve, 2008

Tolerância à amónia e grau de ureotelia no xarroco, Halobatrachus didactylus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Tese mest., Biologia Marinha, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, 2008

Foto-identificação de tartarugas marinhas (Chelonia mydas e Eretmochelys imbricata) na Reserva Biológica Marinha do Arvoredo (Santa Catarina, Brasil)

Dissertação de mest., Biologia Marinha (Ecologia e Conservação Marinha), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Univ. do Algarve, 2012

Estudo da deterioração da amêijoa-boa Ruditapes decussatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Dissertação de mest., Tecnologia de Alimentos, Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Univ. do Algarve, 2013

Remoção de cianotoxinas da água para consumo humano em filtros de carvão activado com actividade biológica

A contaminação das águas superficiais com cianotoxinas é um problema em Portugal e no mundo, com tendência crescente em consequência das alterações climáticas. O tratamento convencional da água para consumo humano tem eficácia limitada na remoção de cianotoxinas. Os filtros de carvão activado são uma alternativa promissora se, além da adsorção, se favorecer a biodegradação destes microcontaminantes, fenómenos todavia insuficientemente conhecidos.

Recreational shore fishing in southern Portugal: biological and socio-economic aspects and perspectives for management

Although overfishing is a concern for many fish stocks, it was for a long time only associated with commercial fishing exploitation, with less or no attention being given to the recreational fisheries. Recent research has shown however that the impact of recreational fishing on particular species can be considerable, and that the recreational harvest needs to be taken into account if fisheries are to be accurately assessed and effectively managed. In Portugal, the first recreational fishing regulations were only recently implemented. However, mirroring other European countries, regulations lacked scientific support, and specific knowledge of the activity was limited to a few studies with limited coverage. This thesis aimed to characterize the biological and socioeconomic aspects of the recreational shore angling activity in southern Portugal, to investigate whether the regulations in place were adequate and effective, and to provide recommendations for improved management and conservation of the inshore fisheries resources. A combined aerial-roving survey was conducted to gather data on fishing effort, catch, fishing trips and socioeconomic aspects (including anglers’ perceptions of regulations) of the recreational angling activity. The analysis of anglers’ catches suggested that compliance with daily bag limits was high, with less than 0.5% of creels exceeding the 10 kg angler-1 day-1 bag limit. Overall, 11.5% of the retained fishes were undersized, but non-compliance with minimum size limits was found to be high for some species (e.g. seabass, 73% undersized). In terms of the impact of recreational shore angling, the total estimated catches corresponded to less than 1% of the commercial landings for the same period (shared species). However, shore angling catches for white sea bream (Diplodus sargus) were found to be considerable, corresponding to 65% of the commercial landings (39.4% of total catch). In terms of anglers’ perceptions about the recreational fishing regulations in Portugal, the present study has shown that the majority of anglers accepted the existence of some kind of SRF regulations, but in general there was a partial or total disagreement with the recreational fishing restrictions recently put in place. Most anglers perceived themselves as not being involved in the decision-making process and claimed that some restrictions lacked a meaningful rationale (e.g. prohibition of fishing from piers/jetties). Fishers’ awareness with regard to specific aspects of the restrictions (such as the rationale for minimum size limits) was found to be very limited. During the same period, catches from sport fishing competitions were examined to test for differences with the recreational activity in terms of catches, and evaluate long term trends in catch and mean size of fish. Catches of the sport fishing competitions were found to be different from those observed for recreational fishing, being dominated by different species (e.g. garfish, mullets), and suggesting different fishing strategies of the the two types of anglers. High percentages of undersized fish were observed to be captured (and retained) during the competitions (in particular seabass, with 100% undersized), probably as a result of a single allowable minimum size (AMS) of 15 cm for all species in use in competitions. Lastly, catch and release fishing experiments were carried out to assess post-release mortality of three recreationally important species: two banded sea bream Diplodus vulgaris; black sea bream Spondyliosoma cantharus; and gilthead sea bream Sparus aurata. Post-release mortalities were found to be low (0-12%). The main predictor of mortality for Sparus aurata was anatomical hooking location, with 63% of the fishes that died being deeply hooked. The results support the release of fish, either from mandatory (e.g. minimum landing sizes) or voluntary practices. In summary, this thesis has demonstrated that the impact of recreational fishing for particular species is significant and needs to be taken into account for more effective management and stock assessment purposes. It has also highlighted several management issues that should be addressed in order to promote more adequate regulations in the future and prevent noncompliance issues. A periodic monitoring of the recreational fishing activity including all fishing modes (i.e. spear fishing, boat, and shore angling) would also be beneficial to ensure a timely knowledge on the global recreational fishing activity and support future management actions.

Avaliação da atividade biológica e teor em fenóis de diferentes extratos de palmeira anã (Chamaerops Humilis L.)

Tese de mestrado, Engenharia Biológica, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 2015

IV Colóquio Nacional de Horticultura Biológica. Livro de resumos

A agricultura biológica tem futuro e o futuro é hoje! É o mote do IV Colóquio Nacional de Horticultura Biológica, que decorre de 17 a 19 de março, no Anfiteatro Verde da Universidade do Algarve, em Faro. Uma iniciativa da Associação Portuguesa de Horticultura (APH) em parceria com a Universidade do Algarve e a Direção Regional de Agricultura e Pescas do Algarve. O IV Colóquio Nacional de Horticultura Biológica pretende ser um espaço de troca de conhecimento, de experiências e de debate que contribua para demonstrar o potencial produtivo, económico e ambiental da agricultura biológica (AB). Este modo de produção agrícola tem vindo a crescer na União Europeia nos últimos 10 anos a uma taxa média anual de 8% em área e de 11,6% em mercado, ultrapassando em 2012 os 20 000 milhões de euros em vendas. No mesmo ano, a AB ocupava em Portugal 226 425 hectares, distribuídos por 2885 produtores, principalmente pelo Alentejo e Beira Interior e em Trás-os-Montes, com predomínio das pastagens e do olival.

Limites de distribuição vertical da espécie Patella depressa: padrões e processos

Dissertação de Mestrado, Biologia Marinha, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 2015