Professor: Laboratory of Experimental Ecology
PhD – University of Sydney, Australia, 2005

Department of Marine Sciences
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
PO Box 9000
Mayagüez, PR 00681-9000

Tel. (787) 899-2048 ext. 228
Fax: (787) 899-5500
Email: juan.cruz13@upr.edu
Webpage: Caribbean Coral Reef Institute (CCRI)
Office: Magueyes Marine Laboratories

Download: Curriculum Vitae

My principal interest is the experimental analysis of ecological processes that affect and determine patterns of distribution of natural communities associated with marine and coastal ecosystems, particularly (but not limited to): rocky shores, seagrass beds and mangroves. In order to understand these processes, it is necessary to describe rigorously and quantitatively patterns of temporal and spatial distribution of these communities at the appropriate scales. This line of research has resulted, inevitably, in a great interest on problems associated with the logic behind experiments and sampling programs. Consequently, my areas of expertise are:

All of the above, with the ultimate objective to contribute to a better and more fluent relationship between ecological theory, experimental design and their applications to environmental management and administration.