The European Marine Biology Symposium (EMBS) is one of the oldest and most prestigious marine scientific conferences in Europe, held annually since 1966. The 58th edition of the event was held in Bodo, Norway, bringing together specialists from various academic institutions and research centers in Europe, North America, and South America.
Dr. Daniela Yepsen, a researcher in the IFOP Fisheries Assessment Department, explained, “On this occasion, I presented spatiotemporal distribution models, using the common hake as an example species. Their construction incorporated information obtained from direct assessment cruises, as well as information from the DEP’s Monitoring Program for the main demersal and deep-water fisheries. These models complement the advice we provide to the scientific and technical committees, and in the future, we hope to apply them to other species, as they allow us to identify not only how the resource is distributed, but also how the fishing fleet is distributed.”
Daniela added, “On a personal level, participating in these types of events is essential to staying up-to-date on the development of new methodologies and lines of research in other countries, allowing us to identify ideas applicable to our institutional context. Likewise, having an active international presence contributes to supporting the quality of the Institute’s researchers.
For IFOP, participation in conferences at this level is strategically important, not only because it strengthens collaborative networks and generates institutional visibility, but also because it allows us to continue improving the technical and scientific advisory work provided to the State.”
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