Khanh Hoa, Vietnam:
Nearly 200 scientists gathered for the 5th International Symposium on Marine and Fisheries Science and Technology, focusing on the future of sustainable aquaculture and marine conservation.
Key discussion areas included:
🔹 innovative aquaculture techniques
🔹 climate change impacts on marine ecosystems
🔹 sustainable seafood processing
🌱 Notably, Italian and Vietnamese researchers are working together on new policies for coral reef restoration, vital to the health of oceanic life.
Malta:
The LIFE OASIS project is empowering local communities to protect marine turtles and promote sustainable fishing across the Mediterranean.
With the project’s support, Maltese fishers are being equipped with:
🔸 smart buoys — to track gear and reduce losses
🔸 eco-friendly aFADs — fish aggregating devices that minimize environmental harm
🔹 The "Guardians of the Ocean" conference fosters collaboration between scientists, fishers, and conservationists — addressing:
— the challenge of ghost fishing (abandoned gear)
— the reduction of bycatch
— and the importance of trust-building across the entire marine network