Distinguished Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ULPGC (Spain), based at the research institute ECOAQUA and part of BIOCON. I lead the Seagrass Ecology Lab, a two-hub platform linking ULPGC–ECOAQUA (Canary Islands, Spain) with Kristineberg Center (University of Gothenburg, Sweden).
Eduardo Infantes’ research examines how hydrodynamics, vegetation, and sediments interact to shape the persistence, recovery, and resilience of benthic ecosystems, with a particular focus on seagrass meadows. Using a process-based approach, he investigates how physical forcing and ecological feedbacks constrain seagrass distribution, recruitment, and restoration outcomes.
His work integrates field experiments, experimental hydrodynamics (hydraulic flumes and wave mesocosms), seed and early life-stage ecology, drone-based monitoring, and quantitative modelling. A central goal is to translate mechanistic understanding into evidence-based restoration and management strategies.
He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, secured more than €1.25M as Principal Investigator, and actively supervises students in hands-on, quantitative coastal science. Raised in the Canary Islands, his research also aim to build collaborations to support the conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems for future generations. For research collaborations, student projects, or visiting research opportunities, please get in touch.
Ph.D. in Biology
University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
Master in Applied Marine Sciences
University of Plymouth, UK
B.Sc (Hons) Environmental Analysis
University of Huddersfield, UK
University Las Palmas Gran Canaria, Spain
University of Gothenburg, Kristineberg, Sweden
Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Norway
University of Gothenburg, Kristineberg, Sweden
University of Maryland, Horn Point Lab, USA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (Netherlands)
Spanish National Research Council (CSIC-IMEDEA), Spain
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden award
—– eduardo.infantes [at] ulpgc.es —–
