Postgraduate course: Marine biological invasions
Avalado por la Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco (Resolución Digital DFCNyCS Nº 473 / 2026).
This course will present the theoretical and practical foundations of one of the most significant drivers of biodiversity change globally: biological invasions. The overall objective is to present and update concepts, problems, controversies, and solutions associated with biological invasions in marine and coastal environments.
By the end of the course, participants are expected to understand the different concepts, the most widely accepted theoretical frameworks, the mechanisms of species dispersal in the sea, the variety of impacts caused by the introduction of species, the human dimensions involved, and possible solutions for addressing this issue at the research, management, and governance levels.
Pre-registration is open until June 15, 2026. Complete the pre-registration form
pre-registration form*
Puerto Madryn, Chubut
2-6 november 2026
(40 hs)
AR$ 20.000
El curso será dictado mayormente en español, a excepción de algunas clases que serán en inglés.
*Al finalizar el periodo de pre-inscripciones, confirmaremos las inscripciones vía mail.
Program
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Magnitude of biological invasions as a problem. Concepts and definitions. History of biological invasions.
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Definitions and types of pathways and vectors for species transport. The invasion process.
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Ecological impacts and associated hypotheses. Social and economic impacts. Synergies with other drivers of global change.
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Human dimensions related to biological invasions. Construction and transmission of knowledge, intersection with religious, artistic, cultural, and worldview aspects of Indigenous peoples. Identity and tradition.
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Management strategies according to objectives. Management tools and technologies. Governance.
Destinatarios/as
Orientado a estudiantes de posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas y carreras afines, y a profesionales relacionados con esta temática.
Docentes
Dra. Evangelina Schwindt (Docente responsable, IBIOMAR-CONICET)
Dr. Alejandro Bortolus (IPEEC-CONICET)
Dra. Clara Giachetti (IBIOMAR-CONICET)
Dr. Nicolás Battini (IBIOMAR-CONICET)
Dra. Karen Castro (Docente colaboradora, IBIOMAR-CONICET)
Dr. James T. Carlton (Docente invitado, Coastal and Ocean Studies Program, Williams College-Mystic Seaport)
Mg. Mariana Abelando (Docente invitada, Instituto Universitario de Seguridad Marítima, Prefectura Naval Argentina)
Consultas
Por consultas, escribir a: geac2003@gmail.com
