NETTAG+

#EUfunded project working on solutions to PREVENT, AVOID and MITIGATE the harmful impacts of lost fishing gears.
#NETTAG #HorizonEU #MissionOcean #CINEA_EU

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🌊 Fishers must be at the heart of the solution to marine litter 🎣

👉 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

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From knowledge to action 🌍⚓

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.

🎬 Relive the highlights: https://t.co/6i1b7wS9WD

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Better managing marine litter within the fisheries sector requires looking at the full picture.

🔗 Read our policy brief for marine waste management in EU ports: https://t.co/0wf05UaqD1 #GhostGear #MarineLitter #EUProjects #SustainableFisheries #WWF

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🌊 Ghost fishing gear: the invisible threat haunting our seas - and the solutions already at work.

👉 Watch the Euronews video about NETTAG+ Final Event to hear directly from those involved and see the solutions in action. https://t.co/h7TKaktI3E

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🌊 Day 2 of the NETTAG+ Final Event (April 2026) 🌊 The second day of NETTAG+ final event was dedicated to showcasing the solutions in action—from technology at sea to tools for awareness, training, and policy impact 🌊⚙️ #NETTAG #marinelitter #plasticpollution

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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 🌊🎣
#Horizon_EU @cinea_eu @eumissionocean

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After 3 years of intense work across Mediterranean and Atlantic fishing countries, the EU‑funded NETTAG+ project is coming to a close 🌍⚓ 🎥

Watch the video to hear directly from some of the NETTAG+ protagonists: 👉 https://t.co/vV0PCRdALi

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🌊 Day 1 of the NETTAG+ Final Event (April 2026) 🌊

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

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The event is endorsed by the @UNOceanDecade, recognising NETTAG+’s contribution to advancing collaborative solutions for healthier oceans.

👉 Look at the agenda https://t.co/xs7YMG7kgk

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As #NETTAG+ approaches its conclusion, we are pleased to announce its Final Event (14–15 April 2026) in Vila do Conde & Póvoa de Varzim 🇵🇹

A key moment to present solutions developed to prevent, avoid & mitigate the environmental impacts of fishing gear and marine litter.

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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.

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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.

🔗 Article: https://t.co/hOqh0aXXAJ

@eumissionocean @cinea_eu @EU_MARE @EUScienceInnov

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#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🌊

Marina Astudillo-Pascual from @UniversidadeUSC explains how this immersive VR experience brings users on board a fishing vessel to witness the impacts of marine litter.

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#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🌊

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

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#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🐟

@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

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@SEARCULAR_EU @OurMissionOcean It was a pleasure to showcase #NETTAG+ solutions to prevent marine litter derived from fisheries and avoid the loss of fishing gear alongside @SEARCULAR_EU at #MissionOcean Forum!

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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]

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How can technology help tackle lost fishing gear?

Prof. Jeff Neasham from @UniofNewcastle introduces MyGearTag, the acoustic system developed within #NETTAG+ to locate lost fishing gear and help reduce marine litter.

#MissionOcean #Horizon_EU #CINEA_EU #EUOceanDays

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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