Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras
I'm a data analyst, marine ecologist, and researcher passionate about finding sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Growing up in Asturias, a coastal region in northern Spain known for its deep connection to nature and the sea, my fascination with ecosystems and marine life began early and has shaped my career for over 15 years. I specialize in turning complex ecological data into actionable insights to support marine conservation, fisheries management, aquaculture sustainability, and climate change adaptation. I thrive at the intersection of data science and ecology, leveraging: - Data visualization, statistical and mathematical modeling, and R programming. - Strong communication skills through scientific publications, impactful technical reports, and engaging presentations. - Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and diverse cultures, with research institutions, NGOs, and government bodies in America, Europe, and Africa. Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy playing piano, exploring nature through hiking, and discovering new places. Let’s connect—whether to discuss marine ecosystems, data-driven environmental solutions, or your latest outdoor adventure!
-Support ilili in the development of scientific manuscripts based on data collected by its technical team, with the objective of producing publication-quality documents for scientific journals. -Conduct data cleaning and analysis of shark and ray datasets. -Develop literature reviews, manuscript drafts, and consultation materials for scientific publications.
-Support the development of “Reef Resilience Action Plans” for Marine Protected Areas across the Mesoamerican Reef through stakeholder engagement and participatory processes. -Conduct stakeholder mapping, facilitate consultations (focus groups and interviews), and synthesize socioeconomic and governance insights. -Integrate stakeholder inputs with scientific modelling outputs in collaboration with CORAL and partner institutions. -Contribute to the drafting, validation, and finalization of actionable, climate-smart management plans for reef conservation.
-Provided technical advice and drafting support for GOAL’s proposal to the Blue Action Fund for 9 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) within the SAPZSurH of southern Honduras, located in the Gulf of Fonseca (Honduran Pacific), integrating ecosystem-based approaches and nature-based solutions across the full proposal and supporting documents. -Contributed to the theory of change, logical framework, and design of the biological and environmental monitoring system, while helping shape conservation strategies, management interventions, and planning for targeted MPAs, aligned with ecological principles, donor priorities, and local community needs.
-Designed fishery-dependent and fishery-independent monitoring protocols for finfish, elasmobranchs, conch, lobster, and sea cucumber to support the Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM) for the Miskito Cays, Honduran Caribbean (WAN KABU KA Project – OIKOS–ilili–Mopawi–CDE-RLM consortium, funded by Blue Action Fund). -Developed operational manuals, digital data collection forms, and an automated R analysis workflow to support management decisions and strengthen Indigenous governance of the marine territory.
-Supported CORAL in assessing the rationale and feasibility of a proposed no-take zone (NTZ) in the Western Caribbean through ecological and socioeconomic data collection and analysis. -Developed visualizations, technical reports, and presentations for local and institutional stakeholders.