I am studying the biomolecules of marine organisms for biological interests of Archipelago of Comoros such as: ascidiums, soft corals, sponges and cyanobacteries. In fact, Comoros has a very vast marine economic exclusive zone in the west of Indian Ocean, but this zone is comparatively misread and unexploited in spite of the recent creation on the island of Mwali of a marine park. I want to initiate a study of the marine biodiversity of Comoros, to assess the potential which represents this biodiversity, to promote and to preserve threatened kinds. To promote this biodiversity and preserve threatened kinds, it is essential to identify species. For that it is important to record their chemical signatures and see if we can characterize new metabolites secondary "bioactive". I also study the different consequences that the influence of factors bio - and biotics – have on the production of the secondary metabolites. This research will be the first appraisal to constitute a point of reference for a possible monitoring and also an indicator of environment modifications.

The dynamics of the tropics fascinate me and I find animal behavior particularly interesting. The teeming biodiversity of tropical forests and related ecosystems contribute to a complex, multi-tiered system that prompt numerous research questions.  I am interested in species interactions, in how and why species can co-exist, compete, communicate, develop mutualisms and evolve with time to form viable communities.  At the species level I am drawn to the intricacies of mating systems and how sexual selection plays a major role in natural selection.  How and why mates are selected is at the heart of mating systems but remains largely mysterious and the use of effective communication is finally being recognized as key to successful courtship and ultimate partnership.  My Neotropical research illustrates the rich natural resources available to us but there is a paucity of knowledge thus far and it is this paucity that intrigues me and I am thus dedicated to conservation efforts aimed toward its protection.