Adriana Santos-Martínez is an Associate Professor at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia—Sede Caribe (UNAL SC). She holds a Ph.D. in Science from the Universidad de Guadalajara, México (2011), an M.Sc. in Marine Biology from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia (1989), a certification as an Expert on Marine Fisheries from the Belgian Administration for Development Cooperation (1988), and a B.S. in Biology from the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional (1986). Following her tenure as a researcher at INVEMAR (1989–1997), she joined UNAL SC as a full-time professor, holding various academic and administrative positions, including Director of the Caribbean Campus (2018–2025). Her research focuses on fish biology and ecology, fisheries management, marine ecosystem handling, sustainable models, and risk management. She has authored numerous publications, has led over 30 research projects, and has directed the Caribbean Environmental Studies Research Group. Within the National System of Science and Technology, she has held the rank of Senior Researcher and served as a Counselor for the Marine Sciences and Hydrobiological Resources Program at Minciencias. She has founded, been a member, and part of the board of several associations such as ACICTIOS, ALICMAR, REMAR-UNAL, and the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI). She has received12 national and international honors, including fellowships, awards, and the Gerardo Molina Order from NAL. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7800-3656