IUCN COMMISSION GROUP
IUCN SSC Sponge Specialist Group 2021-2025
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Overview and description
- Description:
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Dedicated to coordinating expertise in sponge taxonomy and ecology, the new IUCN SSC Sponge Specialist Group will drive conservation assessment and planning for sponges, with a particular focus on ...
Group leadership
Dr Joana XAVIER
Co-Chair
I am a Senior Researcher and leader of the Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Conservation Research Team (DEEP) at CIIMAR – University of Porto (Portugal), and an invited Associate Professor in Deep-Sea…
Dr Toufiek SAMAAI
Co-Chair
At a glance
Official name:
IUCN SSC Sponge Specialist Group 2021-2025
Associated Commissions: