Bio Net Biodegradable Netting: the future of our seas
Innovative technologies make it possible to create biodegradable fishing nets and provide fishermen with sustainable resources
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
Eco-friendly netting
With fishing nets abandoned on deep seas,ghost nets are multiplying and drifting in the oceans. Added to this is the increase in synthetic materials and the expansion of the fishing industry. As a result, the ingestion of debris such as plastics, microplastics, and fishing gear can be fatal for marine species, including end-of-life nets, fishing lines, traps and other garbage.
Due to a growing awareness towards the integrity of marine ecosystems, Cadilhe & Santos has decided to invest in measures designed to prevent environmental and socio-economic risks. This is the case with the new biodegradable fishing nets, a pilot project currently under development in-house.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), it is estimated that around 640,000 tons of ghost nets are lost every year, either accidentally or deliberately. In addition to the intentional disposal of these materials, their poor condition or meteorological factors can also lead to the involuntary abandonment of fishing gear due to the possible danger that vessels may face during their removal.
Moreover, drifting fishing gear can cause changes to the marine environment, increasing the risks to navigation (i.e. accidents or damaged ships) and bringing invasive species closer to the beaches.
Innovative biodegradable netting for Sustainable Fishery all over the world
It’s increasingly urgent to assess the potential of biodegradable products in the fishery industry. In light of this, Bio Net could be a safe alternative for the conservation of animal life. Capable of honoring fishing gear and, at the same time, minimizing as far as possible the damage caused by this sector to the environment.
