Romane Rozanski

Romane Rozanski is a PhD researcher in the Ecosystems and Landscape Evolution group at ETH Zurich since May 2022. Her research focuses on using environmental DNA (eDNA) to study marine biodiversity patterns across different ecosystems. She investigates taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional diversity in marine communities spanning the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Arctic Ocean, examining areas under various protection levels. Her work has contributed to understanding fish biodiversity patterns, as demonstrated by her research in southern Brittany's coastal waters, where she revealed north-south contrasts in fish community diversity and the influence of habitat types on species distribution. She is developing innovative autonomous eDNA sampling methods to track short-term temporal variations in marine biodiversity. Her recent work includes a long-term study in the Mediterranean Sea examining seasonal dynamics of fish communities across different depths and protection zones, detecting over 113 fish taxa and providing insights into the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas. Through her research, she contributes to advancing our understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics and conservation strategies.