Clara Monaco, Research fellow on “Anthropogenic activities and biological resources in the Mediterranean towards sustainable development of coastal areas”, Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, and External consultant at the Marecamp Association, Italy. Marine biologist with a multidisciplinary vocation, expert in sustainability and quality for coastal zone management, conservation of marine vulnerable species, and enhancement of artisanal seafood products. Specialized in interaction between cetaceans and fisheries, and in ethology of the bottlenose dolphin of which she studies a population of the Gulf of Catania, Ionian Sea, from over 15 years. Degree in Life Sciences, specialization in Nature biodiversity and conservation, University of Catania; Master's degree in Marine Biology, University of Trieste (2009); Master's degree in Human and Environmental Science, specialization in Sustainable development and management, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier – SupAgro – Paul Valerie University. International PhD in Food economics, specialization in Fisheries, University of Catania (2017).