Heidi Herlevi

Heidi Herlevi is a Researcher at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, Environmental and Marine Biology department. Her work focuses on marine ecology, invasive species, and food web dynamics, particularly in the Baltic Sea ecosystem.

• Research Themes: Invasive non-native species (e.g., round goby), trophic interactions, parasitism in marine environments, stable isotope analysis, coastal community composition

Her publications analyze how non-native fish integration affects coastal communities, parasitic infection patterns in invasive species, and trophic niche differentiation across Baltic Sea populations. She contributes to datasets on macrofaunal communities and non-native species impacts.

Her research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Life Below Water and Life On Land, emphasizing ecological balance and biodiversity conservation.