Andrea Belardinelli
Technical Collaborator
Ancona
RightFish is developing generic methodologies to improve our ability to design and build low-impact towed fishing gears. The project advances the state-of-the-art in commercial fishing gear design by establishing criteria for small-scale modeling that incorporate the contact forces associated with towed fishing gear on the seabed. These approaches are tested in two case studies representative of European bottom trawling, demonstrating the environmental and economic benefits that can be achieved. These gears are more fuel-efficient, reduce disturbance of carbon-rich sediments, and minimize penetration into the seabed. Consequently, these gears ensure the sustainable management and harvesting of marine resources, preserving the integrity and resilience of the ecosystem while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, these gears offer reduced fuel costs and can lead to increased fishing opportunities, improved market access and higher prices. Therefore, contributing to the sustainable production of blue bioeconomy. These gears enable the development of standards and processes that are transparent, certifiable and traceable, and may be used to gain customer’s trust and increase market opportunities. The consortium includes industrial and academic experts in the design and development of commercial trawling gears, the evaluation of fishing gear technical and catch processes, and the environmental and socio-economic performance of fisheries.
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Programme: ERANET BLUEBIO CALL 2021
Acronym: RightFish
Duration: November 25, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Budget: 1.801.000,00 €
Budget IRBIM: 451.314,29 €
Areas of Research:
Technical Collaborator
Ancona
Director of Research
Ancona
Technologist
Ancona
Director of Research
Ancona
Senior Researcher
Ancona
Technical Collaborator
Ancona
Senior Technologist
Ancona
Technologist
Ancona
Director of Research
Ancona
Senior Researcher
Ancona
Technical Collaborator
Ancona
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