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This leads to significant economic losses, while also contributing to marine pollution and what is known as ghost fishing. According to recent studies, over 25 million traps and pots are lost annually — equivalent to approximately 8.6% of all traps deployed globally. This is not sustainable — neither for nature nor for the fishing industry.

Lost fishing gear creates a double loss: immediate loss of value, and continued fishing by gear that is never emptied. This threatens both fish stocks and marine ecosystems.

The solution must be practical and effective, not just theoretical. One such measure is TrapSaver™, which uses automated buoyancy and a robust release mechanism to enable the recovery of traps that would otherwise be lost. Tests show that TrapSaver™ can reduce trap loss by up to 75%.

This is a tool that not only helps individual fishers — it is also a vital contribution to reducing ghost fishing and preserving our traditional fisheries for future generations.

🔹 Lost gear = lost income
🔹 Ghost fishing = deadly waste
🔹 TrapSaver™ = practical solution for a sustainable future