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Jun 8
π― Turning results into impact is key.
Karla Corrales, ERINN Innovation and NETTAG partner, explains how we are working to transfer project knowledge: youtu.be/fBvRXTyEWeQ
#CleanSeas #Fisheries #MarineProtection
#EUInnovation #marinelitter #plasticpollution #oceanliteracy
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Jun 7
π Marine litter has a direct impact on fishers. Watch Gillian Barbara Ainsworth from EqualSea Lab - University of Santiago de Compostela), partner in the hashtag#NETTAG project, explain: youtu.be/Vvc1LhFOB2U #CleanSeas #Fisheries #MarineProtection #EUInnovation
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Jun 6
π Collaboration with fishers is essential to tackle marine litter.
Watch Andrea IvankoviΔ from WWF-Adria β partner in the NETTAG project β highlight the work with fishers: youtu.be/BaGFs50VLCU
#CleanSeas #NETTAG #Fisheries #MarineProtection #EUInnovation
#marinelitter
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Jun 5
π π¦ Ghost gear continues to harm marine life even after it is lost at sea.
Watch Marija Pia Gatt from Aquatic Resources Malta and NETTAG partner explain this issue: youtu.be/TPUE5MhC0XI #CleanSeas
#NETTAG #Fisheries #MarineProtection #EUInnovation #marinelitter
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Jun 4
π£ π Ghost gear is a major challenge for the fishing sector.
Lost fishing equipment can cause serious environmental damage, economic losses, and safety risks at sea.
π Discover how #NETTAGplus is tackling ghost gear: youtube.com/watch?v=fp-Kewfdβ¦
#CleanSeas #NETTAG #Fisheries
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Jun 3
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: lnkd.in/dDxrspnm #CleanSeas #NETTAG #Fisheries #MarineProtection #EUInnovation
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Jun 2
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: youtube.com/watch?v=3x4dGkUaβ¦
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Jun 1
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: lnkd.in/dY_yFrnc #GhostGear #MarineLitter #EUProjects #SustainableFisheries #WWF
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May 31
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. euronews.com/2026/04/21/ghosβ¦
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May 30
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
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May 29
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£
#Horizon_EU @cinea_eu @eumissionocean
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May 29
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 youtube.com/watch?v=H_i60g2Wβ¦
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May 28
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
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Apr 10
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.
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Apr 10
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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Apr 10
The event is endorsed by the @UNOceanDecade, recognising NETTAG βs contribution to advancing collaborative solutions for healthier oceans.
πΒ Look at the agenda lnkd.in/dzpPcvZ6
@cinea_eu @eumissionocean @EU_MARE @EUScienceInnov
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Apr 2
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: bit.ly/4rY9j3E
@eumissionocean @cinea_eu @EU_MARE @EUScienceInnov
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Mar 20
#NETTAG voices at #EUOceanDays π
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.
#Horizon_EU @OurMissionOcean @cinea_eu
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Mar 17
#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
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