At present, the main focus of Fish Biology and Fisheries Team is the use of the esclerochronological and geochemical (elements and stable isotopes) proprieties of otoliths to study the population structure, stock delineation, migratory patterns and habitats connectivity of fish. Additionally, we are developing shell stable isotope and trace element analysis methodologies for accurate age estimation of bivalve species vital for studies of population dynamics.
The team aims to integrate the work with complimentary data (e.g. genetics) providing a basis for fisheries conservation and management decisions. As well as trying to elucidate the biomineralization processes in marine and freshwater bivalves of commercial interest.
We are also working in the physiological and biochemical mechanisms involved in the adaptation of aquatic organisms (e.g. fishes and polychaeta) to environmental stressors (e.g. pharmaceutical pollutants) with the aim of developing several biomarkers (e.g. neurotoxicity, oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation and histological alterations).
Alberto Teodorico Correia is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences of the University of Porto (ICBAS-UP) and an integrated researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), where he leads the Fish Biology and Fisheries team. He is also Director of the Ichthyology Laboratory and the Department of Aquatic Production at ICBAS-UP.
He holds degrees in Aquatic Sciences and Biology, a PhD in Aquatic Sciences, and the Habilitation title in Aquatic Sciences – Biology and Ecology, all from the University of Porto. He has over 20 years of teaching and research experience, having previously held academic positions at Fernando Pessoa University and the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro.
He served as President of the European Society of Ichthyology and Vice-President of the Iberian Society of Ichthyology, of whose Board he is currently a member. He was also a Special Visiting Researcher at the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil, under the Science Without Borders Programme.
His research focuses on fish biology and ecology. He is internationally recognised for his use of structural, morphological and chemical otolith markers to investigate population structure, migration patterns, habitat use and spatial connectivity in fish. His scientific interests also include fisheries biology and aquatic ecotoxicology, particularly the use of biomarkers to assess the effects of environmental contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, on fish and other aquatic organisms.
He has authored 132 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed international indexed journals and has an h-index of 32 (Scopus). He has extensive experience in coordinating and participating in national and international research projects, supervising undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, and organising international scientific conferences, including serving as Chair of the Organising Committee.
He serves as an Associate Editor for three international scientific journals and regularly participates in panels evaluating research projects and research grants.
In the past two years (2025 and 2026), he has been included in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, compiled by researchers at Stanford University (USA) and published by Elsevier. This list identifies researchers with the greatest scientific impact worldwide, based on citation counts and other bibliometric indicators from Scopus.
Currently completing my master's thesis in Pharmaceutical Sciences in Universidade Fernado Pessoa. Under the supervison of A.T. Correia, I developed an ecophysiological experimental research about the histopathological alterations of Scophthalmus maximus gills after a chronic exposure to Lead and Zinc.
He holds a degree in Biological Sciences from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2009) and a master’s degree in Oceanography, with an emphasis on Biological Oceanography, from the University of São Paulo (2013). Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography at the University of São Paulo. Worked as a Technical Assistant in the Santos Basin Beach Monitoring Project (PMP-BS), managing the team and the logistics of daily monitoring. Has experience in marine biology, biological oceanography, and ecology, focusing on fish ecology and otolith studies.
Fernando is from Campina Grande-PB, Brazil and holds a degree in Biological Sciences by the State University of Paraíba. Got his master degree from PPGEC/UEPB, investigating the morphological variability of sagittal otoliths of Atherinella brasiliensis between a positive and a hypersaline estuary. Currently, his PhD research is in progress at PPGEC/UEPB through an academic exchange, sponsored by CAPES/LEP-UEPB in collaboration with CIIMAR. His study analyzes the microchemical profiles of Centropomus undecimalis and Lutjanus jocu otoliths, in estuarine lagoons from Paraíba coastline, which will help delimiting nursery areas and their contribution to the fish stocks in that region.
Emeritus Professor of the University of Porto. BSc in Biology (University of Coimbra) and PhD (Physiology of Aquatic Animals) at the University of Nice (France). Full Professor at ICBAS (Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar), Founding Director of CIIMAR and CIMAR – Associate Laboratory. Former Vice-President of OCEANO XXI. National Delegate of European Framework Programmes (1994-2013). Scientific Interests focus on the biological basis of aquaculture, and ecophysiology of aquatic animals including the effects of pressure. Author or co-author of approximately 80 articles in international publications. Supervisor and co-supervisor of PhD students and post-docs. Management of many national and international research projects.
Researcher at CIIMAR-UP. Assistant Professor in ICBAS-UP since 2001. Responsible for the courses of Engineering and Handling in Aquaculture and Water and Effluent Treatment (BSc) and Animal Production and Aquatic Production and Aquaculture Systems in the Master’s Degrees of Veterinary Medicine and Marine Sciences. Main scientific area of research: Aquaculture engineering, aquaculture technologies, industrial engineering and logistics management, layout optimization, production of new species. Participation as team member in research projects (International, National, Regional) since 1985 (>10 projects). Authored > 40 articles and book chapters and > 70 presentation in congresses. Since 1987 is responsible for programs of technical assistance, training, design, and modernization of several industrial aquaculture projects supported by EEC and National funds.
José Manuel Cabeda graduated in Biochemistry from the Sciences Faculty of Oporto University in 1988 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical sciences from ICBAS-Oporto University in 1996. His research focuses on Molecular Epidemiology of infectious and genetic diseases and molecular diagnostics of infectious and genetic diseases. He has published 44 papers in International peer reviewed journals, 6 book chapters in International published books and 2 books published in Portugal. He is a Coordinating Professor at Escola Superior de Saúde Fernando Pessoa and an IRCA certified ISO 9001 quality auditor.
José Manuel Neves is associate professor at Faculty of Health Sciences of the Fernando Pessoa University (Porto). He graduated in Biology/Geology in 1986 (UAçores, Portugal) and completed his PhD degree in Biology in 2001 (UAçores, Portugal). His main research interests focus in ecotoxicology, ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology.
Graduated in Marine Biology from the University of Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil (2010). Master degree in Biology and Ecology of Coastal Systems from the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil (2013). Currently is also a PhD student in Coastal and Oceanic Systems at the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil. The PhD thesis proposal will use several tools (including microchemistry of otoliths) to track several life-history traits of the Atlantic spadefish needed for stock assessment in the southwest Atlantic ocean.
Oceanographer, PhD student in Oceanography (Biological Oceanography) at Oceanographic Institute of University of São Paulo, Brazil. Main scientific interests: Marine Protected Areas, ichthyofauna, demersal community, marine inorganic chemistry, index of biotic integrity.
Bachelor of Biological Sciences with emphasis on environment, from Universidade Federal Fluminense (2016), Master in Marine Biology and Coastal Environments from Universidade Federal Fluminense (2019). At time is studying a doctorate degree in the Postgraduate Program in Marine Biology and Coastal Environments – UFF. Has experience in marine biology, where he works with a focus on the study of marine and coastal fish, using otoliths as natural markers in order to estimate population parameters of species of ecological and economic importance, as well as to describe patterns of environmental conditions.
de Almeida, P.R.C., da Costa, M.R., de Oliveira, R.S.C, Almeida, A., Azevedo, R., Monteiro-Neto, C., Correia, A.T.
2023Fisheries Research: 267, 106795.Franco, T.P., Vilasboa, A., Araújo, F.G., Gama, J.M., Correia, A.T.
2023Biology: 12(3), 360.Ferreira, I, Daros, F.A., Moreira, C., Feijó, D., Rocha, A., Mendez-Vicente, A, Castro, J.P., Correia, A.T.
2023Fishes: 8, 383.Nzioka, A., Cancio, I., de Cerio, O.D., Pinto, E., Almeida, A., Correia, A.T.
2023Marine Environmental Research: 189, 106075Schroeder, R., Schwingel, P.R., Schwarz, R., Daros, F.A., Franco, T.P., Hoff, N.T., Méndez, A., Castro, J.P., Vaz-dos-Santos, A.M., Correia, A.T.
2023Fisheries Research: 267, 106825Schroeder, R., Avigliano, E., Volpedo, A.V., Fortunato, R.C., Barrulas, P., Daros, F.A., Schwingel, P.R., Dias, M.C., Correia, A.T.
2023Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science: 288, 108368.
