Angelica Bas Gomez

Raised on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Angélica Bas Gómez developed an early connection to the sea that shaped her career in marine science. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Behaviour from the University of Exeter and a Master’s degree in Coastal and Marine Management from the University Centre of the Westfjords in Iceland.

Angélica’s work centers on marine ecosystems, spanning environments from the Mediterranean Sea to Icelandic waters. She is currently based at the University of Murcia, where she researches guitarfish and other coastal shark and ray species. Her work combines diving-based field research with applied conservation science to support informed marine management and protection strategies.

She is also affiliated with the Cartagena Oceanographic Research Institute (CORI), where she contributes to projects using underwater robotics, sonar systems and advanced diving techniques to document and better understand marine environments.

In addition to her marine research, Angélica has conducted applied studies in animal behavior. Her undergraduate dissertation examined affiliative behavior in birds, and she spent a year in Senegal carrying out behavioral research on wild chimpanzees.

As a member of the expedition team, Angélica supports guest engagement through science-based interpretation, sharing insights into marine life, animal behavior and conservation practice.