Active Projects
Hub-supported projects protect ocean wildlife around the world.
The Bycatch Solutions Hub brings together retailers and businesses that want to financially support projects to reduce bycatch with organizations capable of implementing in-the-water solutions. The project on this page address the issue of bycatch reduction and mitigation through innovative gear technology or other solution-based incentives. These projects are vetted by SFP and industry experts and then implemented in collaboration with SFP and supported by industry partners.
Contact us for more information regarding any of the Bycatch Solutions Hub Active Projects listed below.
Active Projects
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Modified Purse Seines to Reduce Seabird Bycatch in a Chilean Reduction Fishery
Modified Purse Seine (MPS) developed through a collaborative effort among the fishing industry, conservation organizations, and net manufacturers to reduce the risk of seabird entanglement. -
Hookpod: A Longline Seabird Bycatch Solution
The incidental capture of seabirds in tuna longline fisheries is one of the leading causes of global seabird population declines, particularly among endangered albatross species. Hookpods provide a practical, easy-to-use solution for reducing seabird bycatch in longline fisheries.
