Ernesto Godelman is an engineer, living in Mar del Plata (Argentina), and for over a decade has been involved in the sustainability of fisheries, considering it a stepping stone for improving the quality of life within communities such as his own. His postgraduate studies include Fishery Administration and Onboard Fishing Vessel Observation. Ernesto founded CeDePesca (Centro Desarrollo y Pesca Sustentable), an original NGO which has gradually achieved an important presence in Latin America. He is also a consultant or member for organizations such as the Sustainable Fisheries Partnerships, Marine Stewardship Council, World Ocean Network and the International Collective in Support of Fishermen and Fishworkers.