Sergio Vitale

Researcher

Second-Level Researcher holding a PhD in Animal Biology, with expertise in marine ecology and fisheries science. His research focuses on the sustainable use of marine resources, fish stock assessment, and the monitoring of marine ecosystems. He has participated in several national and international research projects, developing expertise in innovative low-energy fishing technologies and the decarbonisation of Mediterranean fishing fleets. His work combines historical-ecological approaches with digital monitoring tools to support sustainable fisheries management. He has extensive experience in designing and conducting marine sampling surveys, analysing biological and ecological data, preparing technical reports and scientific publications, and collaborating with research institutions and international organisations. His main areas of expertise include marine ecology, fisheries biology, fisheries resource management, and technological innovation applied to the fisheries sector.

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Mazara del Vallo

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Research Projects



ELIFE

Elasmobranchs Low-Impact Fishing Esperience

Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti, Sara Bonanomi

The LIFE ELIFE project aims to improve the conservation of elasmobranch species (sharks and rays) by promoting better conservation practices in the context of professional fishing in the Mediterranean Sea, through the implementation of pilot and demonstration actions in several Italian ports.

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Research Projects

The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.

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