Julia is a marine biologist who grew up in the waters of the Mediterranean, between Catalonia and the Balearic Islands. Her scientific training was mainly conducted in Australia, where she lived for more than 10 years. Her main interest is marine ecology, that is, understanding the functioning of ecosystems and, in particular, understanding the effects that human activities have on the marine environment.
During her PhD, Julia worked with a pioneering team in the use of underwater video techniques for the study of marine ecosystems and developed a baited camera technique to study pelagic species.
In addition to her research work at universities and government agencies where she has established a wide network of international collaborators, during her career she has also worked for NGOs in conservation campaigns and scientific communication at European level. Her participation in the Shark Alliance in 2010, which achieved the reform of European fishing laws to tighten the ban on finning sharks is worth a special mentioning.
Currently, Julia is studying the impact of climate change in the Mediterranean, and collaborates with various groups to implement video techniques such as BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Video systems) and DOVs (Diver Operated Video systems) in the Mediterranean. Julia began her collaboration with Save The Med in 2020 to help research Mediterranean shark populations and thus contribute to their conservation.