Andy J.
Green
His research focuses on the ecology of wetlands and waterbirds, with particular emphasis on the conservation of threatened species (e.g. the marbled teal and white-headed duck), as well as on the ecosystem services provided by waterbirds.
His current research examines the movement ecology of waterbirds, their role as vectors of plant and invertebrate dispersal among wetlands, and the consequences of these processes for population connectivity and genetic structure across different spatial scales.
Another major research area explores the role of waterbirds as vectors of plastics and pathogens originating from landfills and wastewater treatment plants, assessing the implications of these processes for ecosystem health.
He has published more than 350 peer-reviewed research articles and supervised 26 doctoral theses.
The findings of his research contribute directly to the conservation and management of Doñana Natural Space and other Mediterranean wetlands. His work on the dispersal of plastics, seeds, invertebrates, and antibiotic resistance by waterbirds across different ecosystems also has important implications for local agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and human health.
