Meet the Board

WISE Board

The Weaving Innovations for Sustained Ecosystems (WISE) Board

Highest Qualification
PhD in Engineering – Fisheries Technologies

Country
Denmark

Sustainable Fishing Technologies

Biography
Valentina Melli is a fisheries technologist and ECOCATCH Project Leader at DTU Aqua. Her research focuses on developing innovative fishing gears that improve selectivity, reduce bycatch and fuel consumption, and increase fisheries sustainability. Working closely with the fishing sector, she combines engineering, behavioural studies and practical solutions to support environmentally responsible and economically viable fisheries.

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The WISE Board

The Weaving Innovations for Sustained Ecosystems (WISE) Board is a SEA4FUTURE's strategic advisory board, bringing together up to ten internationally recognised experts to strengthen the project's scientific excellence, stakeholder engagement and real-world impact.

By providing independent advice, facilitating knowledge exchange and connecting the consortium with key end users and decision-makers, the Board supports the co-design, dissemination and uptake of innovative solutions for sustainable Mediterranean fisheries.

Objectives

The WISE Board provides independent strategic advice to strengthen SEA4FUTURE's scientific quality, stakeholder engagement and long-term impact, supporting the successful implementation and uptake of project outcomes.

Scientific Excellence

Bringing together internationally recognised experts in marine ecology, fisheries, governance, conservation and innovation, the Board offers multidisciplinary expertise to guide the project's scientific and technical developments.

Societal Impact

The Board promotes knowledge exchange between science, industry, policymakers and coastal communities, helping ensure that SEA4FUTURE solutions are relevant, applicable and responsive to real societal needs.

Ethics & Inclusion

The WISE Board supports transparent, evidence-based and inclusive decision-making, encouraging collaboration across disciplines, sectors and countries while fostering responsible and sustainable ocean stewardship.