• Alternative Rope Materials in Towed Fishing Gear to Reduce Plastic Waste, A Comparative Study of Mechanical Properties and Tolerance Against Wear and Tear 

      Føre, Heidi Moe; Hatlebrekke, Hanne Hjelle; Grimaldo, Eduardo (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2023-06)
      This paper presents a comparative study assessing the wear tolerance of rope materials in demersal fisheries, specifically seine ropes and dolly ropes. Fourteen different rope materials were assessed in this study, including conventional and alternative commercially available synthetic polymers, and biodegradable materials including natural fibre ropes and custom-made polyester monofilaments. The ...
    • Reducing plastic pollution caused by demersal fisheries 

      Grimaldo, Eduardo; Karl, Christian; Alvestad, Anja Helene; Persson, Anna-Maria Märta Ruth; Kubowicz, Stephan; Olafsen, Kjell; Hatlebrekke, Hanne Hjelle; Lilleng, Grethe; Brinkhof, Ilmar Leone (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-07)
      Marine microplastics generated by wear and tear of bottom trawls and demersal seines during their service life is a growing environmental concern that requires immediate attention. In Norway, these fishing gears account for more than 70 % of the landings of demersal fish species, but they are also the leading sources of microplastics generated by fisheries. Because these two fishing gears are widely ...