Dolfi Debrot

Dolfi Debrot is a Research Fellow specializing in Caribbean environmental science and conservation biology. His work focuses on sustainable ecosystems, invasive species management, and marine biology, primarily in the Dutch Antilles region. He holds an MBA and a doctoral degree.

Research Interests:

• Marine and coastal ecosystem resilience
• Invasive species monitoring (iguanas, ticks, carnivorous flatworms)
• Sustainable aquaculture practices
• Caribbean wildlife conservation (crocodiles, sea urchins, coral reefs)
• Mangrove restoration and nature-based coastal defense

His 195+ research outputs emphasize applied conservation, with recent articles (2025) analyzing species interactions in vulnerable island ecosystems. Publications consistently address anthropogenic impacts on biodiversity.

Awards:
RAAK-awards second prize (2018) for coral reef restoration research.

Research Leadership:

• Leads 7 active projects including invasive iguana genetics and Diadema sea urchin restocking
• Co-supervises PhD candidates in marine ecology
• Developed 10 public datasets on Caribbean species and ecosystems