M.S. Ecology, University of Campinas, Brazil, 2011
B.S. Biology, University of Campinas, Brazil, 2008
Assistant Professor
Department of Marine Biology
"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."
– Albert Einstein
Since I was a child, I have always loved watching nature documentaries and dreamed of visiting those beautiful places filled with fantastic creatures. I was—and still am—particularly fascinated by the ocean, where you can find countless shapes, colors, and functions. Deciding to become a marine biologist was an easy choice.
What was more surprising was my decision to specialize in coastal ecosystems and marine invertebrates. Full disclosure: I was no different from most people in wanting to dive with turtles, fish, and whales. The "problem" was that there were only two marine biologists at my university, and both worked with invertebrates. So, my options were limited. However, I am truly happy with this outcome! I discovered how amazing and important the biodiversity within the sediment of sandy beaches, mangroves, seagrass beds, and salt marshes is. Additionally, I had the opportunity to study coastal ecosystems in various parts of the world, including Brazil, Australia, some Caribbean islands, and the USA.
When working with students, I aim to help them understand the importance and complexity of our natural ecosystems and how our livelihoods depend on them. My goal is to inspire deep curiosity and encourage them to embrace questioning. I want to broaden their perspectives and foster strong critical thinking skills. Ultimately, I hope to support their growth as individuals who are prepared to work both independently and collaboratively, and to help them succeed in whatever they choose to pursue.
So many things! I enjoy exploring nature and discovering new places. I am fascinated by the human mind and our ability to create unexpected things, including stories, art, and technologies. I like sports but have admittedly been quite lazy lately. Of course, I love spending time with my family and friends, and the best place in the world is on my couch with my wife and our two rescued dogs, Clara and Caipirinha.
Amaral A.C.Z.; Checon H.H., CORTE G.N. 2023. Brazilian Sandy Beaches. Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature.
CORTE, G.N.; Shah Esmaeili, Y.; (…) ; Barboza, C.A.M. 2023. The science we need for the beaches we want: frontiers of the flourishing Brazilian ecological sandy beach research. Frontiers in Marine Science, v. 10, p. .1
Checon, H.H.; CORTE, G.N.; Shah Esmaeili, Y.; Muniz, P.; Turra, A. 2023. The efficacy of benthic indices to evaluate the ecological quality and urbanization effects on sandy beach ecosystems. Science of The Total Environment, 856: 159190.
CORTE, G.N.; Checon, H.H.; Shah Esmaeili, Y.; Defeo, O.; Turra, A. 2022. Evaluation of the effects of urbanization and environmental features on sandy beach macrobenthos highlights the importance of submerged zones. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 182: 113962.
Shah Esmaeili, Y.M.L.; CORTE, G.N.; Checon, H.H.; Bilatto, C.G., Amaral, A.C.Z.; Turra, A. 2021. Revealing the drivers of taxonomic and functional diversity of nearshore fish assemblages: implications for conservation priorities. Diversity and Distributions, 00, 1–13.
Shah Esmaeili, Y., CORTE, G.N., Checon, H.H., Lefcheck, J.S., Amaral, A.C.Z. 2021. Comprehensive assessment of surf zone fish biodiversity requires a combination of traditional and newly-developed sampling methods. 2021. Marine Ecology Progress Series,667:131-144.
CORTE, G.N., Checon, H.H., Shah Esmaeili, Y., Lefcheck, J.S., Amaral, A.C.Z. 2021. Mangrove fragments as key coastal reservoirs of taxonomic and functional biodiversity. Biodiversity and Conservation, 30: 1573–1593.
CORTE, G.N., Goncalves-Souza, T., Checon, H.H., Siegle, E., Coleman, R.A., Amaral, A.C.Z. 2018. When time affects space: Dispersal ability and extreme weather events determine metacommunity organization in marine sediments. Marine Environmental Research, 136: 139-152.
CORTE, G.N., Checon, H. H., Fonseca, G., Vieira, D. C., Gallucci, F., Di Domenico, M., Amaral, A.C.Z. 2017. Cross-taxon congruence in benthic communities: searching for surrogates in marine sediments. Ecological Indicators, 78: 173-182.
CORTE, G.N.; Schlacher, T.A.; Checon, H.H.; Barboza, C.A.M.; Siegle, E.; Coleman, R.A.; Amaral, A.C.Z. 2017. Storm effects on intertidal invertebrates: increased beta diversity of few individuals and species. PeerJ, 5: e3360.
CORTE, G.N. 2015. Reproductive cycle and parasitism in the clam Anomalocardia brasiliana (Bivalvia: Veneridae). Invertebrate Reproduction & Development. 59:66-80
Guilherme Corte
Assistant Professor
Department of Marine Biology
Ocean & Coastal Studies Bldg, Office 251