We are constantly updating this collection of reports on fishing gear and technology developments with the latest from New Zealand and abroad, so you can know what developments are happening in international fisheries.
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| New Zealand | International |
| Website: Fisheries New Zealand, https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/support-and-innovation-for-commercial-fishers-and-the-seafood-sector/ | Article:"Leaving turtles and rays at the door: How tunnel netting ensures sustainable seafood in Moreton Bay" (Queensland Government - Department of Primary Industries, 2025) |
| Website: Seafood Innovations Ltd, https://www.seafoodinnovations.co.nz/about | Report:Not in the Net: Innovation to Safeguard Sensitive Species Within UK Seafood Supply Chains (WWF UK, 2025) A report outlining where bycatch of endangered, threatened and protected species (ETP) is a major risk within UK seafood supply chains, and assessing the effectiveness, costs, benefits and challenges of various bycatch mitigation methods. Drawing on ongoing research, innovation and stakeholder insights, the report provides targeted recommendations for scaling up these innovative measures to further reduce ETP bycatch. |
| Scientific study:‘Effects of hook and bait type on commercial longline fisheries bycatch (MIT2023-01)’, Proteus Client Report | Report:‘Improving and promoting fish-trawl selectivity in the Commonwealth Trawl Sector and Great Australian Bight Trawl Sector of the Southern and Eastern Shark and Scalefish Fishery’ (FRDC, 2024) |
Research:Snapper Science Program (Government of South Australia - Department of Primary Industries and Regions, 2024-2026) The Snapper Science Program is a 3-year, $5 million initiative addressing key issues that are relevant to Snapper fisheries throughout Australia, but with a focus on SA. The program involves collaboration with researchers and organisations across southern Australia. Information gathered through this program will improve the understanding of Snapper biology and contribute to improved assessment of fisheries. These outcomes will underpin future Snapper management strategies. | |
| Scientific study:‘Scallop potting with lights: A novel, low impact method for catching European king scallop (Pecten maximus)’ (Fisheries Research, 2022) |
Report/project:'Potential transition of shark gillnet boats to longline fishing in Bass Strait - ecological, cross-sectoral, and economic implications' (FRDC, 2020) This project will explore the economic viability of gillnet boats converting to a hook fishing in Bass Strait and monitor the associated bycatch of species of interest to other commercial and recreational fishing sectors. | |
| Report:‘Guide on Technical Solutions to Reduce Unwanted catches’ (Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, 2020) | |
| Scientific study:‘Global analysis of depletion and recovery of seabed biota after bottom trawling disturbance’ (PNAS, 2017) |