• The effect of long-term use on the Catch efficiency of Biodegradable gillnets 

      Grimaldo, Eduardo; Herrmann, Bent; Jacques, Nadine; Kubowicz, Stephan; Cerbule, Kristine; Su, Biao; Larsen, Roger B.; Vollstad, Jørgen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-05)
      The effect of long-term use on the catch efficiency of biodegradable gillnets was investigated during commercial fishing trials and in controlled lab aging tests. The relative catch efficiency between biodegradable and nylon gillnets was evaluated over three consecutive fishing seasons for Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Norway. The biodegradable gillnets progressively lost catch efficiency over time, ...
    • 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 ...