In the context of advancing sustainable fisheries management and fostering capacity building, this year’s summer school focuses on cutting-edge methods for analyzing trawl survey data and their application to multispecies models.
AMARE-MED editions are generally dedicated to 25-30 students selected on the basis of experience, computational ability, subject knowledge and motivation.
Each edition includes the presentation and use (hands-on computer) of two or three different modelling approaches used for scientific analysis useful for the management of marine renewable resources: MICE, GADGET, RPATH, CMSY, FISHPATH, ECOSPACE, SMART.
Internationally renowned researchers such as Andre Punt, Valerio Bartolino, Natalie Dowling, Giampaolo Coro, Kim De Mutsert, Natalia Serpetti, Tommaso Russo, Lewis Barnett were speakers in previous editions. Since 2017, the OGS ECHO group has been the promoter and main organiser of AMARE-MED, in collaboration with other Italian and foreign research institutes, which have also hosted some editions.
AMARE-MED 2025 Programme
Amare-Med will provide participants with theoretical insights and practical skills, covering essential topics such as:
1. Basic analysis of trawl survey data.
2. Application of joint species distribution models (JSDM), incorporating environmental covariates with data from the Copernicus Marine Service.
3. Predicting species' biomass index under climate change and evaluating species overlap and interactions.
4. Integrating results into Stock Synthesis (SS3) for stock assessment also considering species interactions.
The week-long course will blend lectures with hands-on programming, equipping participants with advanced tools and methodologies crucial for fisheries management.
The summer school underscores the importance of capacity building and regional collaboration in the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Through the TLQS programme, a limited number of selected applicants from non-EU Mediterranean and Black Sea countries will receive support. Additional fellowships will be provided by key organising institutions.
The selection of participants is based on expertise, skills, and interest, as demonstrated through the online application process. Participation is free, reflecting the commitment to fostering inclusivity and access to cutting-edge knowledge.
This initiative continues to strengthen scientific dialogue, cooperation, and capacity building across the region, ensuring the effective application of innovative models and approaches for sustainable fisheries management.
Apply by 12.00 CET, 10 March here
TEACHERS
Prof. James Thorson
(University of Washington, USA)
Prof. André Punt
(University of Washington, USA)
