NetTag+ recovers lost fishing nets and prevents marine litter
A cleaner ocean
Through synergies between the fishing industry, scientists, and NGOs, the NetTag+ project provides an innovative, intelligent, and sustainable solutions portfolio to deal with the negative impacts of abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) on marine life and habitats.
Since radio waves are absorbed by seawater, the only viable technology for locating an underwater device is acoustic communication, i.e. by sound waves. With an underwater acoustic transceiver, these tags are attached to fishing gear as a sustainable, innovative and low-cost solution to improve mapping, tracking and recovery even following adverse weather conditions. Funded by the EU, this project involves a consortium of 15 partners from seven different countries, with a close cooperation between academia and industry.
Innovative technology designed to prevent the loss and waste of Fishing Gear
We develop technology for the identification of ALDFG, as well as for the evaluation of fishing gear, to prevent, avoid, and mitigate their potentially harmful environmental impacts. Cadilhe & Santos is also actively involved in activities to raise awareness, explore, disseminate, and communicate the results of the project.