Karim Erzini

Karim Erzini is a Professor and Research Group Leader at the University of Algarve's Centre of Marine Sciences (CCMAR) in Faro, Portugal. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Fisheries, Biodiversity and Conservation. He holds dual roles as a university professor and researcher, actively contributing to marine science and fisheries management.

His research focuses on fisheries sustainability, marine biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem-based management. Notable projects include:

• Leading the Sea2See project on blockchain traceability for sustainable seafood
• Coordinating FARFISH to improve EU fisheries management outside Europe
• Advancing MINOUW to reduce unwanted fisheries bycatch
• Managing BUFFER, which won the BiodivERsA Excellence and Impact Award

Key contributions include valuing ecosystem services in the Ria Formosa lagoon and studying sport fishing impacts. He has organized seminars and thesis defenses, emphasizing knowledge transfer.

His work bridges academia and policy, addressing global challenges in marine resource management through innovative solutions like telemetry tracking and stakeholder engagement strategies.