Nelson Crespo, Puerto Rico DAP Chair

NELSON CRESPO,

Chair of the District Advisory Panel (DAP) of Puerto Rico

For Nelson, being Chair of the District Advisory Panel (DAP) of Puerto Rico is a great responsibility and a great challenge, since the fishers’ needs must be communicated to the Council. For this reason, he considers it to be an enriching and ongoing learning experience. Nelson values each member of the DAP as they are key people who represent different sectors related to fishing and who, based on their knowledge and experiences, provide their opinions and recommendations. Likewise, they bring up issues that, to the best of their knowledge, deserve to be addressed by the Council and provide points of view that help the Council make informed actions. Nelson believes that the new generation of young fishers must become involved in the decision-making process and learn about the issues that are discussed in the Council and its various advisory bodies. That is why Nelson understands that it is necessary to give them the opportunity to participate, allow them to express themselves and bring different points of view and ideas. Their contributions can complement the experience of veteran fishers.