The S.C.R.D. Torrelavega held a conference called "Lanzarote and Fishing", framed in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the society.
One of the speakers was Carmen Déniz de León, Bachelor of Biological Sciences from the University of La Laguna, professor of Marine Biology, Aquaculture in the Maritime-Fisheries Training cycles and Professional Education. Déniz based her lecture on fish farming (floating oceanic marine cages), a very interesting and clarifying presentation regarding the implementation of "marine cages" on our coasts.
Domingo Delgado Morín, former general secretary of the San Ginés Fishermen's Association and Honorary Advisor of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, also participated in recognition of the merits acquired throughout his professional career. In his presentation, Domingo gave a tour of the different stages that have taken place over the years in the fishing sector of Lanzarote, which was the first pillar of the island's economy and currently there are only seven active tuna vessels with an uncertain future. Domingo also demanded the long-awaited "Museum of the Sea", stating that the project that was commissioned in its day and has not yet seen the light is in the drawers of the Cabildo of Lanzarote's offices.
On this special night dedicated to fishing in Lanzarote, a posthumous recognition was given to Ángel Díaz Delgado for the merits acquired throughout his life related to fishing activity in all its phases. A man who, together with his family, fought to keep alive the memory of his people, possessing authentic jewels such as photographs and a large number of objects related to the entire history of what fishing in Lanzarote once was. A legacy that his family now possesses, willing to donate it in whole or in part if the long-awaited "Fishing Museum" is ever built.
Afterwards, the short film "Arrecife, Museum of the Sea", directed by Omaira Díaz, was screened, which reflects the struggle of a resident to rescue and value the history of Arrecife, serving as a common thread to recover the testimonies and experiences of those who with their hands turned a port into a city. The story of a coastal town that turned its back on the sea and the past hidden behind the gate of a garage.
Tonín Ramos, president of Torrelavega, and members of the board of directors presented the relatives of Ángel Díaz Delgado with sculptures and a bouquet of flowers in recognition of his work, and sculptures were also presented to the speakers Carmen Déniz de León and Domingo Delgado Morín, thus putting an end to a very emotional night.
