Fabio Favoretto is a Lecturer in Marine Biology and Scientific Diving at the University of Plymouth. His research sits at the interface of marine ecology, quantitative modelling, and conservation science, with a strong focus on applying data-driven approaches to inform sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems. He is particularly interested in the ecological and socio-economic dimensions of the blue economy, including the role of marine tourism in conservation and sustainable development.

Fabio’s work integrates numerical ecology, remote sensing, and spatial analysis to assess habitat dynamics, biodiversity patterns, and human impacts in marine environments. He has contributed to interdisciplinary research addressing marine protected areas, habitat mapping, and the development of indicators to support evidence-based decision-making. 

Alongside his research, Fabio is actively involved in teaching and training in marine biology and scientific diving, with an emphasis on field-based learning, applied research skills, and the responsible use of diving as a scientific tool in marine research.

• Favoretto, F., Forrest, M. J., & Aburto-Oropeza, O. (2026). Operationalizing nature recovery to market outcomes. Ecological Economics, 243, 108934. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2026.108934
• León-Solórzano, E., López-Sagástegui, C., Gómez Gutiérrez, J., Aburto-Oropeza, O., & Favoretto, F. (2025). Blue spots: A novel framework to leverage non-extractive economies for ocean conservation. Conservation Letters, 18(6). https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.70001
• Favoretto, F., López-Sagástegui, C., León-Solórzano, E., & Aburto-Oropeza, O. (2024). A scalable and normalized reef status index for assessing fish trophic structure reveals conservation gaps. Ecological Indicators, 166, 112515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2024.112515
• Ramírez-Zúñiga, M. A., Pérez-Estrada, C. J., López-Calderón, J. M., Cannon, A. L., Vanderplank, S., & Favoretto, F. (2024). Updating and validating seagrass ecosystem knowledge in the Gulf of California: A comprehensive review. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1402044
• Dennis, L. E., Favoretto, F., Balart, E. F., Munguía-Vega, A., Sánchez-Ortiz, C., & Paz-García, D. A. (2024). Isolation by disturbance: A pattern of genetic structure of the coral Pocillopora grandis in the Gulf of California. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 733, 43–57. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps14553
• Forrest, M. J., Favoretto, F., Nisa, Z. A., & Aburto-Oropeza, O. (2023). A deeper dive into the blue economy: The role of the diving sector in conservation and sustainable development goals. Frontiers in Marine Science, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1212790
• Favoretto, F., López-Sagástegui, C., Sala, E., & Aburto-Oropeza, O. (2023). The largest fully protected marine area in North America does not harm industrial fishing. Science Advances, 9(22). https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adg0709