Roberto Sandulli
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Roberto Sandulli is a marine ecologist whose research centers on the health and biodiversity of benthic communities, particularly in the Mediterranean Sea. His work is instrumental in developing practical tools for assessing the ecological status of coralligenous habitats—among the most biodiverse and threatened marine ecosystems. Sandulli’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that the β-diversity of morphological groups can serve as a robust, cost-effective indicator of community quality status, a finding published in his most-cited paper (2019, 15 citations). This approach offers a streamlined alternative to traditional species-level analyses, enabling faster and more accessible monitoring for conservation and management. By linking functional morphology to ecosystem health, Sandulli has provided a framework that bridges ecological theory with applied marine conservation. His work is particularly notable for its relevance to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive, helping to operationalize biodiversity assessments in complex underwater landscapes. For students and researchers, Sandulli’s research exemplifies how innovative metrics can transform our ability to protect fragile marine environments.
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