π Fishers must be at the heart of the solution to marine litter π£
π Read our full report on fishers' current practices and needs to manage marine litter and fisheries-related waste: https://t.co/rCiY1WgGaH #CleanSeas#NETTAG#Fisheries#MarineProtection#EUInnovation
From knowledge to action πβ
The NETTAG+ Final EU Event showcased how cooperation between science, fishers, and policymakers can reduce marine litter and lost fishing gear across Europe and the Mediterranean.
π¬ Relive the highlights: https://t.co/6i1b7wS9WD
Better managing marine litter within the fisheries sector requires looking at the full picture.
π Read our policy brief for marine waste management in EU ports: https://t.co/0wf05UaqD1 #GhostGear#MarineLitter#EUProjects#SustainableFisheries#WWF
π Ghost fishing gear: the invisible threat haunting our seas - and the solutions already at work.
π Watch the Euronews video about NETTAG+ Final Event to hear directly from those involved and see the solutions in action. https://t.co/h7TKaktI3E
π Day 2 of the NETTAG+ Final Event (April 2026) π The second day of NETTAG+ final event was dedicated to showcasing the solutions in actionβfrom technology at sea to tools for awareness, training, and policy impact πβοΈ #NETTAG#marinelitter#plasticpollution
Today we presented #NETTAG+ results to the Portuguese Secretary of State for Fisheries and Sea @slvdrmalheiro. A great opportunity to discuss how our solutions can move forward and the essential role of fishers in tackling marine litter ππ£
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After 3 years of intense work across Mediterranean and Atlantic fishing countries, the EUβfunded NETTAG+ project is coming to a close πβ π₯
Watch the video to hear directly from some of the NETTAG+ protagonists: π https://t.co/vV0PCRdALi
π Day 1 of the NETTAG+ Final Event (April 2026) π
Almost 50 participants from research, public institutions, businesses, NGOs, and the fisheries sector came together to showcase solutions to tackle marine litter and ghost gear! #plasticpollution#marinelitter#ghostgear
As #NETTAG+ approaches its conclusion, we are pleased to announce its Final Event (14β15 April 2026) in Vila do Conde & PΓ³voa de Varzim π΅πΉ
A key moment to present solutions developed to prevent, avoid & mitigate the environmental impacts of fishing gear and marine litter.
Day 2: Demonstration of NETTAG+ solutions, including MyGearTag and the IRIS robotic system for locating lost fishing gear and detecting ALDFG, alongside educational tools and a VR experience.
Partnering with fishers, #NETTAG+ delivers smart, environmentally friendly solutions to reduce #ALDFG.
Discover how our acoustic technologies help locate and recover fishing gear when lost.
π Article: https://t.co/hOqh0aXXAJ
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#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays π
Stefania Campogianni (@WWFMed) highlighted that preventing fishing gear loss and requires collaboration.
Next step: scaling these solutions with policymakers and communities.
#Horizon_EU@OurMissionOcean@cinea_eu
#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays π
@CiimarUp researchers highlighted how fishers are active partners in improving technologies and joining demonstrations & awareness activities, ensuring solutions are practical and grounded in real fishing conditions.
@OurMissionOcean@cinea_eu
Last week, SEARCULAR project coordinator Oihane Cabezas attended the Mission Ocean and Waters Forum, part of #EUOceanDays. The forum brought people from across the #fisheries, aquaculture and sustainability sector together to showcase their work and build connections. [1/2]
At #EUOceanDays, the #NETTAG+ team showcased innovative solutions to tackle marine litter and lost fishing gear and support the #MissionOcean & Waters.
Visitors explored MyGearTag to locate lost gear and enjoyed VR and educational games on marine litter.
#HorizonEU#CINEA_EU