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
UArctic project workshop held onboard RV Helmer Hanssen
During December 2024, UArctic project “Networking for increasing sustainability in snow crab fisheries in the Arctic” held the second workshop onboard RV Helmer Hanssen during a research cruise in the Barents Sea (14th – 20th of December 2024).
Christmas Greeting from the Center Director
Yet another busy year for Dsolve is close to ending, and we can look back on a productive period. Center Director Roger Larsen, recaps 2024 in his Christmas greeting.
Christmas Greeting from the Center Director
Yet another busy year for Dsolve is close to ending, and we can look back on a productive period. Center Director Roger Larsen, recaps 2024 in his Christmas greeting.
How scientists will prevent plastic pollution in the ocean
Ropes and fishing gear used in the fisheries and aquaculture industries are a major source of microplastics in the ocean and littering along the coastline. A multidisciplinary international research team has now drawn up a plan that will help to reduce pollution.
The effect of gillnet twine thickness on capture pattern and efficiency in the cod fishery
What are the effects of gillnet twine thickness on capture pattern and efficiency in the cod fisheries? Read our summary of research results from sea trials in the Northeast-Arctic cod fishery.
Retrieval operations of derelict fishing gears give insight on the impact on marine life
We have created a summary of the research publication 'Retrieval Operations of Derelict Fishing Gears Give Insight on the Impact on Marine Life'
BR Karlsen and two fishing vessels are new partners in Dsolve
An extraordinary general assembly unanimously approved the inclusion of the fishing company BR Karlsen, and the two fishing vessels Vardøyfisk II and Østkapp, as new partners in Dsolve.
Cientists and industry partners – together in Dsolve to develop and test new biodegradable equipment.
SFI Dsolve is researching new materials for fishing and aquaculture gear. See how scientists and industry partners work together in Dsolve to develop and test new biodegradable equipment. This video is produced in collaboration with our research and industry partners.
Retrieval expedition with FF Helmer Hanssen
This week, Dsolve is on an expedition with the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries to retrieve and document ghost fishing and marine litter caused by fishing activities.
Fishing gear made of degradable materials presented at this year's Nor-Fishing
The work carried out by Sintef to test fishing gear made of degradable materials was presented at this year's Nor-Fishing. The testing of new materials was a theme at the Fishermen's joint stand organized by, among others, the SFI partners Norges Fiskarlag and Norges Råfisklag.