OceanExpert ID : 43087
Stevens Nils LUCERO PEREZ
Marine Invertebrate Specialist and Benthic Fisheries Researcher
Sede Desconcentrada de Camana
Esquina Gamarra y General Valle S/N Chucuito
Callao 1
Callao
Peru
Nationality
Peru
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Telephone
+51974267122
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology (Marine Ecology and Benthic Resources)
Research
Data Management
Natural Resource Management
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Fisheries, Aquaculture
Marine biologist and PADI-certified scientific diver specialized in subtidal ecology and assessment of benthic marine invertebrate resources within the Humboldt Current System. Extensive experience in the design and implementation of long-term monitoring programs, biological and population assessments, and ecosystem-based fisheries research in coastal environments of southern Peru.
Responsible for coordinating the Monitoring Program of Artisanal Marine Invertebrate Fisheries in the Arequipa region, integrating biological, fishery, and oceanographic data to support sustainable resource management and decision-making processes.
Key activities include:
- Planning and execution of biological, population, and fisheries research on commercially important benthic species such as Mesodesma donacium, Concholepas concholepas, Loxechinus albus, and kelp forest-associated macroalgae.
- Implementation of underwater field surveys as a scientific diver, including sampling design, transect-based assessments, and habitat characterization in subtidal ecosystems.
- Delimitation, mapping, and spatial characterization of habitat suitability areas for benthic resources and macroalgae using GIS tools and geospatial analysis.
- Statistical analysis and modeling of oceanographic and biodiversity datasets using R and spatial analysis tools, supporting stock assessment and ecosystem-based management approaches.
- Participation in national and international research initiatives, including the GEF–UNDP Humboldt Current Large Marine Ecosystem (HCLME) project, contributing to ecosystem-based management frameworks.
- Leadership and technical coordination of projects focused on population recovery, resource assessment, and habitat suitability of key benthic species.
- Application of ecological and fisheries concepts to evaluate population dynamics, recruitment patterns, and habitat conditions of marine invertebrates.
- Contribution to scientific reporting, technical documents, and institutional outputs within Instituto del Mar del Perú.
- Integration of interdisciplinary approaches combining marine ecology, oceanography, spatial analysis, and adaptive management.
Currently expanding research activities toward habitat suitability modeling, ecological niche analysis, and the application of FAIR data principles to enhance accessibility, interoperability, and reuse of marine biodiversity data.
South Pacific Ocean
Areas of Expertise
- Benthic Marine Ecology
- Marine Invertebrate Biology and Fisheries
- Artisanal Fisheries Monitoring and Assessment
- Stock Assessment and Population Dynamics
- Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (EBFM)
- Subtidal and Coastal Ecosystem Assessment
- Habitat Mapping and Characterization
- Ecological Niche Modeling (ENM)
- Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation
- Adaptive Management of Marine Resources
Data Analysis & Scientific Computing
- Statistical Analysis and Data Modeling using R
- Scientific Computing and Data Processing using Python
- Multivariate Analysis of Ecological Data (PRIMER-e)
- Population Dynamics and Fisheries Modeling (FiSAT II)
- Ecosystem Modeling and Trophic Analysis (Ecopath with Ecosim)
Geospatial Analysis & Marine Spatial Data
- Advanced Spatial Analysis and Cartography (ArcGIS, MapInfo Professional)
- Spatial Databases and Geoprocessing (PostGIS)
- Geospatial Data Publishing and Web Services (GeoServer)
- Surface Modeling and Bathymetric Analysis (Surfer)
- Marine Habitat Mapping and Spatial Ecology
Ecological Modeling & Image Analysis
- Species Distribution Modeling (MaxEnt)
- Benthic Cover and Image Analysis (CPCe)
- Geometric Morphometrics (MorphoJ)
Data Management & Scientific Reporting
- Scientific Data Management and Reporting
- Technical Documentation and Reporting (Microsoft Office, Apache OpenOffice)
- Application of FAIR Data Principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
Fieldwork & Diving Competencies
- Scientific Diving and Underwater Surveys
- Sampling Design and Field Data Collection
- Coastal and Subtidal Monitoring Programs
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Spanish
Marine biologist with over 15 years of professional experience in the assessment and management of benthic marine resources within the Humboldt Current System (Peru). My work integrates scientific diving, field-based monitoring, spatial analysis, and statistical modeling to support sustainable fisheries and ecosystem-based management.
I am currently involved in long-term monitoring programs of artisanal fisheries, focusing on key benthic resources such as the sea urchin Loxechinus albus, the surf clam Mesodesma donacium, and brown macroalgae (Macrocystis spp. and Lessonia spp.). My work includes population assessments, habitat characterization, and evaluation of resource status to inform management and conservation strategies.
My research interests are centered on population dynamics, habitat suitability modeling, and ecological niche analysis of benthic species, with a growing emphasis on the application of FAIR data principles to enhance accessibility, interoperability, and reuse of marine biodiversity data.
I am interested in establishing collaborations in benthic ecology, fisheries science, macroalgal ecosystems, and marine spatial analysis, particularly within the Humboldt Current Large Marine Ecosystem. I am open to joint research initiatives, data sharing, and capacity-building efforts in marine science and sustainable resource management.