António Pagarete is a marine microbiologist and manager in the algae biotechnology sector. He has a robust academic background in microalgae, bacterial, and viral ecology and evolution. Since 2018, he has been the Manager at Pagarete Microalgae Solutions. Previously, he worked as a researcher at Plymouth Marine Laboratory and PML Applications Ltd from 2010 to 2011 and completed his PhD in marine molecular biology at Université Pierre et Marie Curie (2006–2010). His research contributions can be found on his ResearchGate profile: www.researchgate.net/profile/Antonio_Pagarete2.