Precision Harvesting's fishing net technology honored as NZ top innovator
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [SCOM] - October 16, 2014 -
The Precision Seafood Harvesting System (PHS) won the Supreme Award and the Innovation in Sustainability & Clean-tech award at the 2014 New Zealand Innovators Awards last night. PSH was also a finalist in the Innovation Excellence in Research category.
PSH is a revolutionary fishing technology that does away with traditional trawl nets to allow fish to be landed on boats alive and in perfect condition, while safely releasing undersized fish and by catch.
The design of the harvesting system allows fishing vessels to target specific species and fish size and greatly increases protection for small fish that can swim free through ‘escape portals’ and non-target fish (by-catch), which are released unharmed.
Fishing companies Aotearoa Fisheries, Sanford and Sealord are investing $26 million into the project.
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