Francisco Otero-Ferrer has long been involved through research and professional activities and projects, in multidisciplinary sectors of excellence (aquaculture, marine biodiversity, technical diving and public aquariums) through various international research projects. His current research focuses on the functioning of different 'ecosystems engineers' species, such as rhodoliths seabeds or Black Coral Forests (BCF), and the effect of environmental drivers affecting benthic communities associated with these ecosystems. Moreover he is also involved in the development of tools for mapping and assessment of marine ecosystem services, being the author of 28 articles in international journals with impact index. Multitasked, he is also a great ambassador for the oceans with his participation in various international rewarded wildlife documentaries.