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 inc…
During 21-23 April an international group from scientific institutions, organisations and NGOs gathered in Orkney to discuss challenges associated with marine plastic littering.
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 …
How can we reduce plastic waste in aquaculture—without compromising operations, safety, or the environment?
For the second year in a row, UiT The Arctic University of Norway has invited students to the master’s course FSK-3624 Marine Litter and Arctic Fisheries: Challenges and Solutions to increase knowled…
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…
What political measures are needed to help producers and consumers adopt more sustainable practices and reduce plastic pollution in aquaculture? This is exactly what Dr. Ngan Le Thi Thanh is research…
Sintef scientist Christian Karl explains Dsolve to global audience in the Global Seafood Alliance article "Scientists in Norway explore biodegradable fishing gear to tackle plastic pollution in the o…
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 …
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.
Lorenzo Mucciarelli from Italy is one of the newest additions amongst SFI Dsolve`s PhD candidates. He is working in Research Area 4, particularly focusing on plastic pollution in the aquaculture sect…
Two of SFI Dsolve`s skilled PhD candidates host the session on fishery- and aquaculture related marine plastic pollution at this years international ICYMARE Conference for young marine scientists. Th…