Carlos Robalino Mejía

Carlos Robalino Mejía is a marine biologist from the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. He holds a Master’s degree in Marine Resource Management from CICIMAR-IPN, where he assessed the diversity and biomass of pelagic species across islands and seamounts of the Cocos Ridge using stereo-BRUVS, in collaboration with MigraMar. Since 2023, he has been part of Pelagios Kakunjá as a researcher, data analyst, and field technician. He has participated in more than ten scientific expeditions across the Galápagos Islands, the Gulf of California, and the Mexican Pacific, integrating technologies such as acoustic and satellite telemetry, stereo-BRUVS video, and spatial analyses to understand the ecology, behavior, and connectivity of elasmobranchs. His work focuses on generating scientific information and applying technological tools and ecological approaches to enhance management and conservation of pelagic species in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. He also coordinates the national network of Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Ecuador, promoting training, collaboration, and leadership among early-career marine scientists.