About
My postdoctoral research intends to develop a robust approach to improve the three pillars that support the sustainability of artisanal fisheries: economic, environmental and social dimensions. It will focus on the artisanal dredge fleets operating in Portugal, and involves seven main objectives, aiming to provide policy makers with the scientific information to best manage the marine environment and fishing fleets. The proposal of enhanced methodologies and innovative approaches for fisheries assessment will provide important insights about the dredge fishery activity, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas of potential improvement. Throughout the research, an effort will be made to ensure that the methodologies developed in the context of this fishery can be applied to other artisanal fisheries.