My research addresses the topics of sustainable resource management, blue economy and marine conservation, and focuses on gaining an understanding of the effects of anthropogenic activities on marine ecosystems, their functioning and resilience. In my research I employ diverse methods such as offshore and coastal surveys, laboratory experiments, and evidence synthesis techniques to quantify the impact of human activities on marine life and ecosystems and to study the effectiveness of different natural resource sustainability and management tools. I have chaired the ICES working group on Fisheries Benthic Impact and Tradeoffs (WGFBIT) since 2021, with input into the assessments evaluating trade-offs between environmental impact and food production. Understanding and sustainably managing marine benthic communities, which offer valuable ecosystem services, is essential for preserving these crucial natural resources.