The ‘FloMo’ is a Dutch variation on an innovative precision seafood harvesting concept from New Zealand, which aims to improve selectivity and increase the discards’ survival rates. This can be achieved by replacing the tunnel and cod-end of the net with a ‘Modular Harvesting System’ (MHS), better known as a ‘kiwi cod-end’ in the Netherlands. The kiwi cod-end is a membrane-like tube of canvas with escape holes. Under water, the kiwi cod-end opens from water pressure and creates an environment where current speed gradually decreases until water in the rear part is completely still. This creates a non-turbulent environment in which the fish are much less exhausted and less damaged during the catch process.
- Start date
- 1 Jan 2019
- Project locations
- Netherlands
- Overall budget
- €173 887
- EU contribution
- €130 41575% of the overall budget
- Project website
- Nederlandse Vissersbond
Results
- Improved survival rates of bycatch.
- Better catch quality.
- Reduction of fishnet waste.
Contact
Ben Scholten
- Name
- Ben Scholten
- Organisation
- Nederlandse Vissersbond
- secretariaatvissersbond [dot] nl
- Phone number
- +31(0)527-698151