Advanced school on Multispecies modelling Approaches for ecosystem based marine REsource management in the MEDiterranean Sea

The AMARE-MED 2025 Advanced School took place in Tunisia from 19th to 23rd May. This event was part of an international programme designed to promote multi-species modelling solutions for ecosystem-based management of marine resources in the Mediterranean and Black Seas. This year’s event focused on applying the Joint Species Distribution Model (tinyVAST) and the SS3 stock assessment model, with a particular emphasis on species interactions. The week-long course combined theoretical lessons with practical programming exercises, providing participants with advanced tools and methodologies for sustainable fisheries management. This year’s case study focused on the Strait of Sicily, with a particular emphasis on two key species: hake (Merluccius merluccius) and pink shrimp (Parapenaeus longirostris).
The expert tasked with presenting the specific case study was Valentina Lauria from IRBIM-CNR, Mazara del Vallo, Italy.

Genera overview audio The primary lecturers for the course were Professor André Punt and Dr. James Thorson. The course was attended by several scholarship holders, fellows, and young researchers from the IRBIM offices in Mazara del Vallo and Ancona.

23.05.2025 - Mazara del Vallo