SFI Dsolve Annual Report 2025
Read our annual report 2025. The report summarizes the activity in SFI Dsolve in the past year, and status of the various research areas.
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SFI Dsolve Annual Report 2025
Read our annual report 2025. The report summarizes the activity in SFI Dsolve in the past year, and status of the various research areas.
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Marine plastic littering along Orkney beaches
During 21-23 April an international group from scientific institutions, organisations and NGOs gathered in Orkney to discuss challenges associated with marine plastic littering.
Divers and Researchers Gathered to Tackle Ghost Fishing and Restore Seabeds
In April, the “Diving with a Purpose” seminar in Dubrovnik brought together experts to address seabed ecological pressures, habitat restoration, and solutions to ghost fishing. Through the RestReef project and contributions from SFI Dsolve, participants highlighted the need for improved data collection, reporting systems, and large-scale cleanup efforts.
ArcSolution webinar: Plastic pollution in the marine environment of the Arctic
The EU-funded project ArcSolution continues its webinar series on Pollution and One Health in the Arctic. This session will focus on plastic pollution in the marine environment of the Arctic, including approaches to preventing marine litter and solutions for addressing lost fishing nets.
Plastics at end of life: What comes next?
Plastic materials have been essential to the development of modern fisheries and aquaculture. Ropes, nets, pipes and floaters can withstand saltwater, heavy loads and harsh weather conditions – and remain in use for many years. But when this equipment eventually reaches the end of its lifetime, a more complex phase begins: How can plastics be collected, sorted and given a new life?
Welcome new postdoc
We are pleased to welcome Enis Kostak as a new postdoctoral fellow in SFI Dsolve. Enis will be part of Research Area 3, where he will focus on applications of biodegradable materials in fisheries and aquaculture.
New research includes plastic emission in LCA for seafood products
The scientific Article “Expanding life cycle impact assessment to account for marine plastic emissions: a case study for the fishing industry" has just been published in The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Biodegradable materials can reduce plastic pollution in aquaculture and fisheries
A new study highlights how improved recycling practices and the introduction of biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics in fishing and aquaculture gear can reduce marine pollution, curb microplastic formation and prevent ghost fishing, offering a sustainable path forward for the industry.
Mechanical Recycling of HDPE Plastic Results in Significantly Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions than Incineration
A new Dsolve study has mapped the environmental impact of mechanical recycling of HDPE plastic from the aquaculture industry. This provides valuable insights for producers and decision-makers seeking to develop more circular value chains in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Biodegradable fishing gears: A potential solution to ghost fishing and marine plastic pollution
A new study shows that fishing gear made from biodegradable plastics breaks down much faster in the ocean than traditional nylon materials. Researchers believe such materials could help reduce environmental problems caused by lost fishing gear.
Biodegradable polymers could make fishing nets more environmentally friendly
A new study examines how biodegradable plastics used in fishing nets degrade over time. The findings suggest such materials could help reduce the environmental impact of lost fishing gear.