Early Results of Innovative NZ Precision Seafood Harvesting Exceed Expectations for Fish Survival
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [ForeignAffairs.co.nz] - April 7, 2015 -
The first set of results are in from two years of testing on New Zealand’s new Precision Seafood Harvesting method and scientists say already they can see that the survival rates for fish are better than expected.
The new way to fish is a potential replacement for traditional fishing methods. It is a large, flexible PVC liner with specifically sized holes along its length that allow undersized fish to escape before they are even brought on board a fishing vessel.
And the fish which are brought on board stay in great condition because they are still swimming in the liner when they are on the deck.
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