Abir Gharbi is a Fisheries and Environment Engineer with extensive experience in sustainable fisheries management and aquaculture. She holds an Advanced MSc in Sustainable Blue Growth from the University of Trieste, Italy, and an Engineering Degree in Fisheries and Environment from the National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia. Currently serving as a Senior Fisheries Technician with the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources, and Fisheries, she specializes in monitoring fisheries, preparing permits, and reporting offenses.

Her career spans diverse roles in research and conservation, including contributions to projects on aquaculture optimization, marine biodiversity, and coastal community development. Abir has also participated in international training programs on fisheries resource management and marine ecosystem conservation. With published research in genetic toxicology and marine biology, she combines scientific expertise with a passion for advancing sustainable fisheries practices. She brings a global perspective to her work and is proficient in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.