Jorge Ramírez
Co-Principal Investigator - Sustainable Fisheries
Jorge was born in Mexico and has lived in Galapagos, Ecuador since 2010. He is a Marine Biologist with a Masters in Marine and Coastal Sciences & Sustainable Management. He has always studied industrial and small-scale fisheries in Mexico and Ecuador. His research has a systemic and participatory approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies. His vast experience in fisheries is the reason why, since October 2019, Jorge co-leads the CDF Fisheries Socioecology, Assessment and Management Project, transforming it into an interdisciplinary one with a view towards transdisciplinarity. Jorge has more than 30 publications including scientific articles, books, book chapters and technical reports.
Jorge's stories
Jorge's programs
Ocean
Mangrove ecology and climate changeMangroves in Galapagos provide important habitat for endemic and threatened species, offer essential ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, and support the well-being of local communities through tourism and fisheries. Despite their importance and pristine condition, these mangrove ecosystems and their potential for climate mitigation remain understudied.
Ocean
Mangrove ecology and climate changeMangroves in Galapagos provide important habitat for endemic and threatened species, offer essential ecosystem services like carbon sequestration, and support the well-being of local communities through tourism and fisheries. Despite their importance and pristine condition, these mangrove ecosystems and their potential for climate mitigation remain understudied.
People
Sustainable FisheriesThe artisanal fishing sector is vital to the Galapagos Islands, but it is facing increasing challenges such as climate change, unfair value chains, and over-exploitation. Our program seeks to create a more prosperous, autonomous, and fair seafood system that is respectful of the natural environment, and fosters resilience against environmental, socio-economic, and climate change.