Albert Fernandez Chacon

Albert Fernandez Chacon is a Research Fellow at the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Agder, Norway, where he has been working since 2019. His research focuses on quantitative ecology and animal population dynamics, particularly in aquatic environments. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Quantitative Ecologist at Bretagne Vivante in France (2018-2019), and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Oviedo, Spain (2016-2018) and the Institute of Marine Research, Norway (2013-2015).

Dr. Fernandez Chacon specializes in the statistical modeling of individual-based ecological data, with expertise in capture-recapture and occupancy models. His primary research interests include animal population dynamics (abundance, growth, survival, dispersal), ecology of aquatic species in marine and freshwater environments, effects of marine protected areas on population dynamics, and eco-evolutionary impacts of conservation measures. His work spans disciplines from zoology to biogeography and evolutionary ecology.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on how protection measures affect marine populations, with particular attention to Atlantic cod and other commercially important species. Recent work examines juvenile shark survival, amphibian responses to disease, and the effectiveness of lobster reserves. His research at the Centre for Coastal Research (CCR) focuses specifically on coastal fish and lobster populations within and outside marine protected areas in the Skagerrak region. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong methodological emphasis on statistical modeling combined with practical conservation applications.

Dr. Fernandez Chacon has established extensive international collaborations across Europe, contributing to interdisciplinary studies that bridge ecology, conservation, and fisheries management. His work consistently combines field data collection with sophisticated statistical approaches to address pressing conservation questions, particularly regarding the effectiveness of marine protected areas and sustainable fisheries management.