Semi-Senior Researcher María Fernanda Jiménez Reyes, who works on the project “Research and Monitoring Program on Discards and Bycatch in Pelagic Fisheries,” participated virtually and received a scholarship at the 5th Edition of the World Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Seafood Conference, held from June 9-11, 2025, in Rome, Italy.
Fernanda presented “Causes of Discards in the Industrial Purse Seine Fishery of Anchovy (Engraulis ringens) in Northern Chile” on behalf of the Fisheries Development Institute. This presentation also served as a means of disseminating information for the project, given that it is important to monitor the causes of discards in order to update mitigation measures and discard reduction plans.
Furthermore, the researcher notes that this opportunity, In addition, it fosters professional growth for her. She emphasizes that these types of events are important for positioning Chile globally and also allows her to interact with colleagues from other latitudes to generate potential contacts.
Finally, we would like to thank Project Leader Rodrigo Vega, who provided oral support and encouragement for this presentation, as well as the team members who collaborated in its preparation.
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