Sergio Vitale
Scientific Responsible for CNR

What is the focus of your work in the MINOUW project?

Work package 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Case Study: 1.5 Bottom trawl crustacean fisheries in Sicily (Parapenaeus longirostris)

Who are you?

Research scientist at the CNR-IAMC with more than 15 years of experience in fisheries science through the participation in several national, FAO and EU funded research projects.

Experienced on fish biology, selectivity of fishing gears and fisheries management in the Central Mediterranean sea.

Why do you think the MINOUW project is important?

“Technological solutions to improve fisheries selectivity and minimize unwanted catches are of paramount importance for the sustainable exploitation of marine living resource. The MINOUW project provides a great opportunity to do it.”