João Vasconcelos
Master(s) Student
João is currently working with us with the position of Master(s) Student in the team.
Autobiography
As a dedicated Marine Biologist currently pursuing a master’s degree in Water and Coastal Management at the University of Bologna, I am focused on the intersection of marine ecosystems and sustainable development. In 2026 I joined the Azores Deep Sea Research Group under the supervision of Dr. Telmo Morato to develop my master’s thesis about improved systematic conservation planning in the deep sea using cost-effective biodiversity assessments.
Research interest
My interests lie in marine conservation planning where I aim to contribute to innovative solutions that protect our aquatic environments. I am committed to fostering a deeper understanding of marine life and promoting practices that ensure the health and resilience of our coastal and marine resources.
Projects
DEEP
ON-GOING PROJECTDEEP: Deep-sea Ecosystem Evaluation for Policy solutions
Funded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, I.P.
2025.00366.AZO
MapGES2
ON-GOING PROJECTCharacterization of deep-sea habitats, for its mapping up to the outer limit of...
Funded by Regional Government of the Azores, EU, ACORES-14-62G4-FEDER-000001, PO Açores 2020, REACT-EU, ERDF
18/DRPM/2022, ACORES-14-62G4-FEDER-000001
Location
Departamento de Oceanografia e Pescas — Universidade dos Açores
Rua Prof. Doutor Frederico Machado, No. 4
9901-862 Horta, Portugal
Contact
Email: azoresdeepsea@gmail.com
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