José Max Oliveira-Junior has a Post-Doctorate from the Center of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) at the University of Algarve (UAlg), Portugal. PhD in Zoology (Conservation and Ecology) from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) and Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi (MPEG). Master's degree in Ecology and Conservation (Ecology of Systems and Communities of Wetlands) from the State University of Mato Grosso (UNEMAT). Specialization (lato sensu) in Zoology; Ecology; Environmental Expertise and Audit; Environmental Licensing; Environmental Law; Environmental Education; Environmental Engineering and Quality Indicators; Natural Sciences, Its Technologies, and the World of Work; Remote Learning, Distance Learning, and Active Methodologies; Social Services and Public Policies with an Emphasis on Health. Degree in Biological Sciences from Faculdade Araguaia (FARA). Adjunct Professor IV at the Federal University of Western Pará (UFOPA), based at the Institute of Water Sciences and Technology (ICTA). Permanent professor of Postgraduate Programs (PPG) in Society, Nature, and Development (PPGSND/UFOPA - doctorate level); Ecology (PPGECO/UFPA – master’s and doctorate level); Society, Environment, and Quality of Life (PPGSAQ/UFOPA – master’s level); and collaborator with the PPG in Biodiversity (PPGBEES/UFOPA - master's level). Has experience in the ecology and conservation of freshwater ecosystems, environmental integrity, Odonata ecology, environmental impact assessment (emphasis on aquatic insects).