Marta Moyano

Marta Moyano is an Associate Professor in Marine Ecology at the Department of Natural Sciences, University of Agder, Norway, where she has been employed since 2020. Her research focuses on marine ecology, particularly fish larval development, physiological responses to environmental stressors, and plankton-fish interactions.

Dr. Moyano earned her PhD in Oceanography from Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2009), following an MSc in Oceanography from the same institution (2007) and a BSc in Biology from Universidad de León, Spain (2004). Prior to her current position, she worked as a Researcher at the University of Hamburg, Germany (2013-2020) and was an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow there (2011-2013). She also served as a Research Assistant at the Spanish Oceanographic Institute, Gijón, Spain (2010) and was a PhD Fellow funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science (2005-2009).

Dr. Moyano's research primarily investigates how environmental factors affect marine fish, particularly during early life stages. Her work spans physiological ecology, climate change impacts, and trophic interactions in marine ecosystems. She has published extensively on topics including fish larval development, metabolic responses to ocean acidification and warming, and plankton-fish interactions. Her recent research has increasingly incorporated advanced technologies such as machine learning for plankton classification and software development for larval fish measurement.

Her publication record shows a strong focus on small pelagic fish species, particularly herring, and their responses to environmental change. The research demonstrates growing interest in anthropogenic stressors, including ocean acidification, warming, and novel climate intervention techniques like ocean alkalinity enhancement. Her work often combines field observations with physiological modeling to understand recruitment processes and population dynamics.

• Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship

Dr. Moyano teaches BIO204 - Zoophysiology at the BSc level in Biology. While specific information about her current advisees isn't provided in the text, her extensive publication record suggests she likely mentors graduate students. Her research appears to be supported by various grants, though specific funding sources aren't detailed in the provided text.

Her work involves collaboration with multiple research groups across Europe, particularly studying North Sea and Atlantic ecosystems. Recent publications indicate involvement in projects examining the impacts of climate change interventions on marine ecosystems and the development of new technologies for marine ecological research.