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 c…
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.
A Dsolve research article estimates the amount of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear in the Gulf of Riga and along coastal areas of the Baltic Sea. The findings show that thousands of nets an…
A new research article from Dsolve evaluates biodegradable gillnets as an alternative to traditional nylon nets in commercial cod fisheries. The study shows that biodegradable nets can perform on par…
Sintef researcher Jørgen Vollstad met with fishermen and key industry representatives to showcase biodegradable fishing gear at the Annual Meeting of Norges Råfisklag this week.
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.