PhD in Biological Sciences (with extraordinary award) and Full Professor of Zoology in the University of Valencia. He has more than 40 years of experience as Professor of Zoology and Animal Parasitology, having taught courses and conferences in a large number of European and American academic institutions. For 20 years, he has directed the European Seminars on Marine Mammal, Biology and Conservation at the Menéndez Pelayo International University. In his research career, on marine resources, he has carried out 58 R&D projects and competitive contracts in different countries of the world , whose results have been reflected in more than 300 publications in the form of chapters of books and scientific articles and 10 publications of scientific divulgation. In recent years, his work has focused on the biology of parasites and their impact on aquaculture and wild populations of fish and other marine vertebrates (such as cetaceans and sea turtles), as well as the study of the impacts of human activities on marine fauna and, especially, in the context of global change following an "One Health" approach. His knowledge transfer activities have led him to develop 55 agreements or collaboration contracts with different regional, national and international institutions, as well as national and foreign companies. Research and Development Awards: XII Edition of the University-Society Awards of the Social Council of the University of Valencia (2005) and Applied Research for the Conservation of Biodiversity, III Biodiversity and Society Awards of the Department of the Environment of the Generalitat Valenciana (2016).