At the Seagrass Ecology Lab, students work on a wide range of topics, combining laboratory experiments, fieldwork and modeling. I am always interested in hearing from motivated students who want to contribute to research with real-world relevance for coastal ecosystems and restoration.

Our group values curiosity, reliability, creativity, and a positive, can-do attitude. We work hard, support each other, and aim to produce high-quality science in a friendly and inclusive environment.

Before contacting me, please browse our publications and ongoing projects to get a sense of the questions we address and the methods we use. Student projects are often fully funded through competitive schemes (e.g., Erasmus+), depending on the project and availability. Students should be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English or Spanish, and must comply with university rules and safety procedures.

For supervision opportunities, contact me regarding Eduardo Infantes teaching and student projects aligned with seagrass ecology, restoration, and coastal monitoring.

1. Habitat structure, flow and fish behavior. How do changes in eelgrass canopy density, caused by decline or restoration, affect fish behaviour and habitat use within eelgrass beds?

2. Drone and AI mapping of coastal habitats. Use drone imagery and machine learning to map eelgrass, macroalgae, and sandy habitats and develop repeatable workflows for coastal monitoring.

3. Ecosystem functions and services after seagrass restoration. Quantify how restoration influences biodiversity and ecosystem services such as carbon storage and wave attenuation.

4. Site selection for large-scale seagrass restoration. Identify and evaluate candidate restoration sites in the Canary Islands using environmental data, exposure/hydrodynamics, and ecological constraints.

Interns support field and lab activities and gain hands-on experience with coastal research. Typical tasks include:

• Assisting during boat-based field campaigns with scientific SCUBA teams (snorkelling/diving optional; being in the water is not required)
• Sediment analyses (water content, bulk density, organic content)
• Seagrass biomass and morphology measurements
• Assisting with hydraulic flume experiments (waves/currents)
• Participating in group meetings, journal club, and project discussions
• Helping keep the lab organised, clean, and ready for experiments; assisting with onboarding new team members

Contact: eduardo.infantes [at] ulpgc.es