Senior Researcher
Maria Grazia Pennino is a marine ecologist with a strong background in statistical modeling and spatial analysis. She has over two decades of experience working on ecological modeling applied to fisheries and marine ecosystems. Her research focuses on species distribution models, spatial planning, and the integration of environmental and socio-economic data to support ecosystem-based management. Maria Grazia has worked with various international research institutions and contributes actively to interdisciplinary projects aimed at sustainable ocean governance.
Current Research:
Maria Grazia Pennino is currently involved in research focused on developing spatially explicit models to support ecosystem-based fisheries management. Her work integrates environmental, ecological, and socio-economic data to assess the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. She is also contributing to international projects that aim to improve marine spatial planning and the use of indicators for sustainable ocean management under climate change scenarios.
Research Interests:
Species distribution modeling; Statistical ecology; Climate change and marine ecosystems