Bycatch Solutions
Reducing bycatch is a collaborative process.
The Bycatch Solutions Hub connects the people, knowledge, and funding to make solutions happen.
The Path to Solutions
- Identify the Problem: Researchers and fishers document bycatch hotspots and species interactions in specific fisheries.
- Research Solutions: Scientists and gear technologists develop and test bycatch-reduction technologies and best practices.
- Test in Fishery: NGOs and industry partners pilot solutions in real-world fishing conditions to validate effectiveness.
- Scale with Partners: The Hub connects successful solutions with funding, training, and supply chain partnerships to scale globally.
Ghost gear solutions
Ghost gear solutions
Ghost gear is derelict fishing gear that has been accidentally lost or abandoned while in the process of being fished. This gear poses a threat to ocean wildlife that may be caught in the traps and unable to escape.
Pot and trap gear innovation
Pot and trap gear innovation
Whales and other marine wildlife can become entangled in surface buoy lines from pots and traps. Incorporating new technologies can ensure a sustainable future for pot and trap fisheries and protect whales.
Other creative solutions
Other creative solutions
Visit our Active Projects page to learn more about how innovators are solving the bycatch problem.
Want to learn more about bycatch solutions?
Contact the Bycatch Solutions Hub to learn more about innovative gear technology and initiatives that can help reduce bycatch.