I am a passionate marine biologist specializing in benthic ecology and temperate mesophotic ecosystems. My research focuses on understanding the response and resilience of sponges and other benthic sessile invertebrates to climate change and other environmental impacts. Skilled in subtidal fieldwork, laboratory climate-change experiments, and ecological statistics, I aim to provide insights that support marine conservation and sustainable resource management for future generations to come.

  Please note that only publications relevant to mesophotic reefs are indexed.

	Vulnerability of Temperate Mesophotic Ecosystems (TMEs) to environmental impacts: Rapid ecosystem changes at Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve, Ireland | article Micaroni V, McAllen R, Turner J, Strano F, Morrow C, Picton B, Harman L, Bell JJ (2021) Science of The Total Environment 789:147708
	Marine heat waves drive bleaching and necrosis of temperate sponges | article Bell JJ, Smith RO, Micaroni V, Strano F, Balemi CA, Caiger PE, Miller KI, Spyksma AJ, Shears NT (2023) Curr Biol 33:158-63
	Global status, impacts, and management of rocky temperate mesophotic ecosystems | review Bell JJ, Micaroni V, Harris B, Strano F, Broadribb M, Rogers A (2022) Conservation Biology 00:e13945

  SCUBA (open-circuit or unspecified)
  Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
  Rebreather
  Snorkeling