Eva’s research focuses on marine ecology. Much of her research investigates the ecological implications derived from biological invasions, human stressors or global change on coastal benthic communities. She has a PhD degree in Marine Sciences (University of Vigo), and participated in research projects at several institutions, namely NIOO-KNAW, the Netherlands, CIIMAR-Porto, U. Vigo or cE3c-Island Aquatic Ecology, in the Azores.