Full Member
Gabriela Agurto-Rodriguez
Membership since:
2024
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About me
Marine biodiscovery researcher dedicated to the study of sessile invertebrates, primarily ascidians, alongside strong advocacy for biological data standardization and ocean education.
I am an Aquaculture Engineer and Biotechnologist with 15+ years of research experience in ascidian taxonomy, shrimp immunology, marine biodiscovery, biofouling diversity, and biological data standardization. Beyond research, I have spent the last 5+ years organizing ocean literacy initiatives and 3+ years actively working in science communication.
Degrees:
2021
Master
Biological Systems and Organisms
Publications resulting from Research
Database and WebGIS: tools for integration and access to biodiversity information of invertebrates of the marine reserve ‘El Pelado’ (REMAPE)
Immunomodulatory and anti-vibrio properties of plant extract to manage the health of the shrimp Penaeus vannamei
Immunomodulatory and anti-vibrio properties of plant extract to manage the health of the shrimp Penaeus vannamei
Ascidians as a Sustainable Source of Cellulose: Physicochemical Characterization, Degradability, and Relevance for Bioplastic Applications