Maria Nieves Elvira

Maria Nieves Elvira is a Professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, affiliated with the Institute of Environmental Studies and Natural Resources (IUNAT). She contributes to the Integrative Biology and Biological Resources research group (GIR IUNAT) and specializes in Cellular and Molecular Biology, with a focus on marine conservation and plant physiology.

Research Interests: Her work spans

• Marine Biology
• Conservation Biology
• Environmental Science
• Ex Situ Conservation Techniques
• In Vitro Propagation of Seagrasses
• Marine Protected Area Assessment

Advising and Contributions: She has advised two doctoral theses, including studies on Cymodocea nodosa conservation and ecological evaluation of Cape Verde’s Murdeira Bay Marine Protected Area.