Alejandro Pérez

Director of the Central Research Services in Salt Marshes at the University of Cádiz

Alejandro Pérez-Hurtado, Professor at the University of Cádiz, Lead Researcher of the Coastal Wetland Conservation Group (RNM 329), and Director of the Central Research Services in Salt Marshes at the University of Cádiz.

His career over the past 30 years has focused on applied research for the comprehensive conservation of marshlands and artisanal marine salt marshes. He primarily works on and develops European and national projects aimed at biodiversity recovery, environmental restoration, territorial revitalization of salt marshes, and societal outreach. This work restores the environmental and cultural values of salt marshes while promoting blue economy activities in these areas.

Throughout these years, he has balanced his research duties with outreach, education, awareness-raising, and technical training for society. His work is primarily with schools, universities, environmental volunteers, technicians, environmental managers, local governments, and especially entrepreneurs in the blue economy who are interested in acquiring comprehensive technical skills and a holistic vision of the potential and value of salt marshes.