RightFish

Developing Low-Impact Towed Fishing Gear Methodologies for Environmental and Economic Benefits

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.

Referent:

Emilio Notti

Senior Technologist

Ancona

SCOPRI DI PIÙ

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:

TEAM
Andrea Belardinelli

Technical Collaborator

Ancona

Gianna Fabi

Director of Research

Ancona

Andrea Fanelli

Technologist

Ancona

Stefano Guicciardi o Guizzardi

Director of Research

Ancona

Alessandro Lucchetti

Senior Researcher

Ancona

Fabrizio Moro

Technical Collaborator

Ancona

Emilio Notti

Senior Technologist

Ancona

Massimiliano Pinat

Technologist

Ancona

Antonello Sala

Director of Research

Ancona

Giuseppe Scarcella

Senior Researcher

Ancona

Paolo Scarpini

Technical Collaborator

Ancona

Research Projects



DELFI

Dolphin Experience: Lowering Fishing Interactions

Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti

The Life DELFI project was born out of growing concern within the international scientific community about the interactions of cetaceans with professional fishing activities. Of particular concern is the frequent finding of signs of interaction with fishing gear on dolphin carcasses found on the beach or at sea. Therefore, DELFI takes care to limit the interaction between dolphins and fishermen as much as possible.

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TARTALIFE

Reducing sea turtle mortality in professional fisheries

Referent:
Alessandro Lucchetti

The TartaLife project, coordinated by CNR IRBIM and conducted in close collaboration with fishermen, aims to reduce fishing-induced sea turtle Caretta caretta mortality through the dissemination of innovative technical solutions, training of fishermen and the strengthening of Recovery/First Aid facilities.

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CLEAN&CARE

Monitoring, restoration and management of the Natura 2000 Site - Lagoon of Lesina

Referent:
Lucrezia Cilenti

To protect and maintain/restore the biodiversity and ecosystems of the Lesina Lagoon through management, maintenance/restoration and integrative monitoring of the NATURA 2000 site affected by fishing activities and through a participatory approach among stakeholders (policy makers, researchers, fishermen) who share responsibilities and interests on the lagoon ecosystem.

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Research Projects

The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.

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