OceanExpert ID : 81944

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Ms. Alejandra Guadalupe SANDOVAL-LUGO

Scientist

Co-Founder

Gestión Ambiental e Investigación Aplicada Noroeste

Work Location

676 Blvd. Morelos Esquina Leona Vicario
81290 Los Mochis, Sinaloa
Mexico

Nationality

Mexico

Email(s)

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Telephone

+526681145032

Profile URL

https://www.oceanexpert.net/expert/81944

Persistent Digital Identifiers (UIDs)

ORCID : 0000-0002-0660-1267

Highest Degree

MSc

Job Type

Teaching/Education

Subject Area

Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology

Activities

Research and Conservation
I lead projects on sea turtle ecology and conservation My work combines satellite telemetry, isotopic analyses, and spatial modeling to understand migration corridors, feeding grounds, and overlaps with fisheries. I collaborate with organizations such as Grupo Tortuguero de las Californias and international partners to generate applied science for conservation.

Teaching and Education
I currently teach sciences at the high school level, integrating conservation and biodiversity into classroom activities. I have also taught marine ecology, biotechnology of aquatic organisms, and entrepreneurship for biology students at university level. I develop practical workshops and labs for students, from species identification to bioinformatics, encouraging hands-on learning.

Community Engagement
I design and implement community-based conservation programs, working directly with fishing communities in Sinaloa. This includes training fishers in sea turtle monitoring techniques, developing science camps for youth leaders, and leading outreach efforts to raise awareness about marine biodiversity. These initiatives build trust and long-term collaborations with local communities.

Science Communication and Outreach
I am actively engaged in science communication, producing educational content for social media through Gaia, a platform I developed to promote biodiversity awareness. My communication work blends storytelling, photography, and art to connect science with broader audiences. I also contribute as a reviewer for the National Geographic Society and the coordinator for the National Geographic Mexican Hub, supporting conservation projects worldwide.

Project Development and Grants
I have secured and managed conservation grants from institutions such as National Geographic and the Dr. Holly Reed Conservation Fund. My experience includes designing budgets, timelines, and methodologies for both local and international projects, ensuring scientific impact and community participation.

Sea regions of study

Gulf of California
North Pacific Ocean

Skills

Marine biology and conservation with expertise in sea turtle ecology, satellite telemetry, isotopic analysis, and spatial modeling. Experience in research design, project management, grant writing, and coordination of interdisciplinary teams. Teaching background in biology, ecology, and conservation at high school and university levels, with emphasis on hands-on workshops and student research. Strong track record in community engagement with fishers, youth programs, and citizen science initiatives. Skilled in science communication, translating complex knowledge into accessible content through storytelling, social media, and art-based campaigns. International collaborations with NGOs, academic institutions, and organizations such as the National Geographic Society.

Working language(s)

Spanish

Citation(s)

ResearchGate

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Website(s)

https://https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/afa84dc0b4f54e00be02baff54934d67

Last Updated: 2025-08-28