Competition to Design Fishing Gear Aimed at Reducing Bycatch NOAA, along with a group of aquariums, universities and conservation organizations, is sponsoring The Smart Gear Competition, a contest to develop designs for practical, cost-effective solutions to reduce the incidental catch of sea turtles, cetaceans, fish bycatch and other non-target species in either fixed gear or nets. One winner will be selected for the grand prize of $25,000 and to take their design from the drawing board through prototype development, testing, and initial manufacture. The two runners-up will receive $5,000 each. For more detailed information, see the Smart Gear Competition’s Web site at:
Competition to Design Fishing Gear Aimed at Reducing Bycatch
NOAA, along with a group of aquariums, universities and conservation organizations, is sponsoring The Smart Gear Competition, a contest to develop designs for practical, cost-effective solutions to reduce the incidental catch of sea turtles, cetaceans, fish bycatch and other non-target species in either fixed gear or nets. One winner will be selected for the grand prize of $25,000 and to take their design from the drawing board through prototype development, testing, and initial manufacture. The two runners-up will receive $5,000 each. For more detailed information, see the Smart Gear Competition’s Web site at:
www.smartgear.org.