FROM PREJUDICE TO APPRECIATION: INTERDISCIPLINARITY IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN FISHERIES RESOURCES

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This article analyses interdisciplinarity in the technical course in Fisheries Resources, highlighting its role in training professionals capable of addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges. The study aims to understand how the integration of scientific and traditional knowledge contributes to sustainable development and to overcoming intolerance and the historical devaluation of the fisheries sector. The research adopted a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach, applying semi-structured questionnaires to 169 participants, including students, teachers, and graduates. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The results show that the course fosters interdisciplinary practices, such as aquaponics projects and fishing area mapping, strengthening sustainability, local culture, and the economy. However, challenges remain, including social prejudice, lack of robust public policies, and the need for greater recognition of technical education. The study concludes that the course is an essential tool for sustainable development, social inclusion, and the fight against inequalities, fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).