What happens when biodegradable fishing gear is put to the test in real-world conditions?
In this video, you’ll get an insight into the trials and research on biodegradable materials and fishing gear for fisheries and aquaculture, and what the results so far are beginning to tell us.
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What happens when biodegradable fishing gear is put to the test in real-world conditions?
In this video, you’ll get an insight into the trials and research on biodegradable materials and fishing gear for fisheries and aquaculture, and what the results so far are beginning to tell us.
Watch the video
Strong Interest in Biodegradable Solutions for Seaweed Cultivation
Key stakeholders from several European countries and South Africa took part when Sintef Ocean this summer hosted a digital workshop on new material solutions for seaweed cultivation. The aim was to exchange knowledge and experiences related to the use of biodegradable growth substrates in seaweed production and restoration. The workshop demonstrated strong international interest in biodegradable solutions across the sector.
New research: Management pathways to reduce plastic emissions
Norwegian demersal fisheries emit around 200 tonnes of microplastics annually. Microplastic emissions could become a factor in future fisheries management, but measures to reduce them may also pose challenges to other sustainability objectives. This is the conclusion of a new research article by SINTEF Ocean, produced through SFI Dsolve.
Met with the Minister at Nor-Fishing
SFI Dsolve and biodegradable fishing gear were showcased at this year’s Nor-Fishing, attracting the interest of Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss.
The Directorate of Fisheries’ Gear Retrieval Operation Live at Nor-Fishing
This year, you can follow the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries’ operation to retrieve lost fishing gear live during Nor-Fishing, 18–20 August.
Promising results with biodegradable gillnets in the Norwegian winter cod fishery in February–March 2025
We have published a new article in the Journal for Nature Conservation based trials comparing monofilament gillnets made from the biodegradable PBSA material (polybutylene succinate-co-adipate) and conventional nylon (polyamide6.6) with the same mesh size and overall dimensions. The results are based on data collected within Research area 3 of Dsolve.
2026 FAO-ICES working group FTFB meeting in Australia
Plastic pollution from fisheries (and aquaculture) was again one of several topics discussed in an international forum. The need to produce food from the sea and lakes is growing with the world’s increasing population. Therefore, the need to develop possible solutions to mitigate the negative effects of this type of pollution was made clear by meeting participants from all corners of the world.
New master's degree candidates in fisheries and aquaculture science at UiT the Arctic University of Norway
I løpet av vårsemesteret har tre studenter tilknyttet Dsolve avsluttet sine 5 års studier ved Norges fiskerihøgskole (NFH), fakultet Biovitenskap, Fiskeri og Økonomi (BFE). Den avsluttende eksamen består av en skriftlig oppgave og en muntlig eksaminasjon av avhandlingen. Alle tre har arbeidet sammen med forskere på NFH, SINTEF Ocean (Trondheim), NORSUS (Fredrikstad) og Fiskeridirektoratet (Bergen).
Dsolve Researcher Presented New Research at International Conference in Maastricht
At the international SETAC conference in Maastricht, NORSUS researcher Nora Løvdal Gamnes presented new research on the environmental impacts of plastics and fishing gear. Read her summary here.
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.