The biodiversity of the insular Caribbean is only partially known, and several new species remain to be discovered, particularly among invertebrates or in geographical areas that has been seldom prospected.

Besides, understanding the factors that influence species richness and diversity in ecosystems is of paramount importance in conservation biology. Research in this area combines adapted sampling methods with sophisticated statistical tools. Another important aspect of community ecology is to understand the mechanisms and processes determining species coexistence.

Several of our projects contribute to increase knowledge about biodiversity in the insular Caribbean through revealing the existence of new species and documenting patterns of species richness and diversity at different time and geographical scales.