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Description
Illegal, unreported or unregulated (IUU) fishing activities are unsustainable as they harm the ecosystem and the global economy. IUU was estimated to account for nearly 30% of the total catch of global fishing. The Fish2Fork project aims at creating a network of competencies to ease information sharing and cooperation among all Fish sector stakeholders and bring best practices from Norwegian to Portugal and improve fish control process and associated Supply Chain (SC) by the application of new disruptive technologies, such as IoT, AI or blockchain, knowledge dissemination among social networks. Expected impact: International cooperation is considered a tool for raising the quality of the education system. Mobility for teachers and students will contribute to their professional development and improved practices at everyday work to institutional development. Develop lifelong learning to professions already working in the fish sector/supply chain or aiming to work in that area in the future. Major outcomes - 3 new PhD in relevant topics for illegal fish control process, education in Summer Schools with ECTS – Workshops – share information among the sector. Donor project partner will participate in teaching process, PhD supervision, workshop and dissemination process.
Summary of project results
There are large amounts of data in Portugal related to fishing, mainly from VMS, financial and landings, and even oceanographic and environmental datasets are available, but no knowledge has been created from it, which is partially explained for the absence of a data science approach. Additionally, there is a need to bring together heterogeneous and homogeneous data and information from different sources provided by DGRM and IPMA under ‘MINISTÉRIO DO MAR’ (MM), and also data from the Internet and social networks. Nekton Havbruk AS, a fish farm with best practices supported by new technologies, uses a combination of sensors and AI to turn the data into actionable insights on aspects such as fish welfare and feeding. Studies show that the value of fish coming from aquaculture now tops $250 billion annually, compared to about $170 billion for wild catches, stressing the need to learn from fish farms best practices and apply it to wild fish capture. This data can be fused into a big fishing data set for data analysis, and the link between data from different databases can bring valuable knowledge to the fishing control process. Under this context, we define the following knowledge skills in marine and maritime themes: KS1 – Capacitate professionals with skills and competences in fishing data fusion that will allow them to improve their situational awareness through data analytics process; KS2 – Capacitate professionals in Data Analysis and AI to detect suspicious behaviour, leading them to cooperate with authorities in the control of the fishing process; KS3 – Develop fish farms skills and competences in the technological process; KS4 – Create skills and competences on social network-related extracted data about fishing; KS5 – Capacitate professionals with the necessary skills to trace fish in the supply chain using blockchain.
To date, we have enrolled three Ph.D. students: Ulpan Tokkozhina in Blockchain for the supply chain, Mª Conceição Pereira for social networks and stakeholders’ involvement (replaced by Hugo Assunção in January 2022), and Daniel Cale for IoT and data analytics. Despite the initial plan for an October start, administrative processes delayed their commencement until January 2022. Significant scientific progress has been made, resulting in 13 publications, with 3 submitted to Q1 journals. The project team has achieved several milestones, including the design of the Summer School and new Curriculum Units (CU). Deliverable 2.1 has been completed and submitted. Planning for the first year''s activities has been finalized, with plans for Summer schools, teaching IoT and data analytics in Molde, and visiting local fish farms and companies. Workshops were conducted throughout the project period, including presentations at conferences and workshops on various topics related to the project''s focus areas. The team has also organized international conferences, including INTSYS 2021, INTSYS 2022, and INTSYS 2023, with a project presentation scheduled for 15.12.2022. Preparation is underway for a winter school at Inov from 30.1.2023 to 09.02.2023. Additionally, various activities have been conducted, such as Molde visits, teaching local courses, and hosting lectures and workshops in Portugal. Content creation for the Summer schools is in progress, with 7 approved CU, and 3 periods of Summer Schools planned. In terms of student enrollment, 10 international students have enrolled in the Blockchain for Supply Chain Management course. Workshops and presentations have been conducted at various events, including FIL Smart cities event, blockchain and data science workshops, and workshops for Summer School promotion. In total, 13 papers have been published, with 3 submitted, and several workshops and presentations have been held to disseminate project findings and outcomes.
Overall, the project has made significant strides in research, education, and knowledge dissemination, contributing to advancements in blockchain, IoT, and data analytics in various sectors, including supply chain management and fish farming
Summary of bilateral results
Molde University College has played a crucial role in facilitating interfaces with Norwegian companies and fish farms, leveraging their expertise to complement the skills available at Inov. This collaboration has been instrumental in advancing our project''s objectives and achieving mutual goals. Furthermore, Molde has contributed significantly to the development of new Curriculum Units (CU) for the Summer Schools, each offering 6 ECTS credits. These CUs aim to provide comprehensive learning experiences and address emerging topics in the field. Our collaborative formation plans involve PhD students benefiting from supervision provided by Molde experts, while Molde master''s students participate in the Portugal Summer School. This exchange of knowledge and experiences enhances the learning outcomes for all participants and fosters international cooperation. A key focus of our project has been on social network stakeholder involvement and interaction processes. Molde''s expertise in this area has been invaluable in designing effective strategies to engage stakeholders and promote interaction, ensuring that our project aligns with the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders. Our workshops have seen excellent attendance numbers, indicating strong interest and engagement from participants. This active participation underscores the relevance and impact of our project activities, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts between Molde and Inov in achieving our shared objectives.