Luisa Fontoura

Luisa Fontoura is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences, specializing in marine ecology and reef ecosystems. Her work integrates spatial ecology, biogeography, and conservation planning to address fisheries sustainability and biodiversity protection in the South Pacific and Western Indian Ocean.

• Key Research Areas: Reef connectivity, fish movement patterns, coral bleaching resilience, climate change impacts
• Collaborations: South Pacific and Western Indian Ocean marine management networks

Her recent projects focus on mapping fish migration across locally managed marine areas (LMMAs) to optimize conservation strategies. She received the 2021 VC Commendation Award for her scientific contributions.

Scientific awards:

• VC Commendation Award (2021)