My PP involved two main aspects related to the application of theoretical and practical knowledge that I had previously acquired: data mining and data analysis.

While I had previous experience using statistical software and conducting literature review, for my PP I received a lot more practice using R & R Studio and in conducting data mining, helping me to build my knowledge of, and competence in, the field.

This PP has further reinforced my desire to work in fisheries from a societal and ecological aspect. Most of my experience as a biologist has focused on the ecology and biology of ecosystems and this PP has opened my understanding of how fishing communities function and interact with these resources, and how societal responses either mitigate or further negatively impact the effects of climate change.

My professional practice was a combination of independent and teamwork, both of which are important skills. I learned from and was engaged with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and was exposed to the scientific approaches that FOL uses to conduct research, and how the institute is organized to carry them out. Through this PP, I was also able to develop other soft skills related to working remotely.

This PP was a good opportunity become familiarized on the impacts and adaptations of fisheries to shifting stocks, a topic that is of increasing concern globally. Through this PP I met many people from different countries and research interests, including fisheries, conservation and management, socio-ecological systems, vulnerability assessments, with whom I was able to build professional and personal relationships with and building my network.

I learned about my own individual skills and where I need to improve, whilst benefiting from exposure to different practices in an environment outside of my own culture and country. This PP felt like a success given that I was able to overcome obstacles and demonstrate my capacity to FOL to the extent that I was invited to continue working with the team and will be conducting my thesis with the Future Oceans Lab.