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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🏆 NETTAG+ wins an Atlantic–WestMED Project Award 2026! This award recognises the project’s contribution to tackling marine litter from fishing activities across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Read more here: rb.gy/28dr8n #NETTAG+ #CINEA #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #AtlanticWestMED

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🌊 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 #marinelitter #plasticpollution

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Interview with Gillian Ainsworth from University of Santiago de Compostela - EU NETTAG+ partner

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🌊 Collaboration with fishers is essential to tackle marine litter. Watch Andrea Ivanković from WWF-Adria — partner in the NETTAG+ project — highlight the work with fishers: youtu.be/BaGFs50VLCU #CleanSeas #NETTAG #Fisheries #MarineProtection #EUInnovation #marinelitter #plasticpollution

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Interview with Andrea Ivanković WWF Adria and EU NETTAG+ partner

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🐟 🦈 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 #plasticpollution #oceanliteracy

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Interview with Marija Gatt from Aquatic Resources Malta, EU NETTAG+ partner

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🎣 🐟 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. 🔗 Discover how #NETTAGplus is tackling ghost gear: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp-K... #Fisheries #MarineProtection #EUInnovation

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Interview with Pablo Gomez from ARVI, EU NETTAG+ partner

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🌊 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: lnkd.in/dDxrspnm #CleanSeas #NETTAG #Fisheries #MarineProtection #EUInnovation #marinelitter #plasticpollution

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x4d...

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NETTAG+ Final event, 14-15 April 2026, Porto

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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: lnkd.in/dY_yFrnc #GhostGear #MarineLitter #EUProjects #SustainableFisheries #WWF #MediterraneanSea #AtlanticOcean #plasticpollution

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🌊 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. www.euronews.com/2026/04/21/g...

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Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🌊 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 #oceanprotection

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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: 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_i6...

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NETTAG+ delivered solutions to tackle marine litter

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Today we presented #NETTAG+ results to the Portuguese Secretary of State for Fisheries & Sea at APMSHM. An opportunity to discuss how our solutions can move forward & the key role of fishers in tackling marine litter 🌊🎣 #Horizon_EU #MissionOcean #CINEA_EU @ciimar.bsky.social @inesctec.bsky.social

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🌊 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 #oceanprotection #NETTAG

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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: bit.ly/4rY9j3E #MissionOcean #Horizon_EU #CINEA_EU

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Smart acoustic tagging and robotic recovery systems for ghost gear pollution

Partnering with fishers, NETTAG+ delivers smart, environmentally friendly solutions to reduce ALDFG and the environmental impacts of fishing gear

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🌊 Marina Astudillo-Pascual from Universidade de Santiago de Compostela explains how this immersive VR experience brings users on board a fishing vessel to witness the impacts of marine litter. #MissionOcean #CINEA_EU #Horizon_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🌊 Stefania Campogianni (WWF Med) highlighted that preventing fishing gear loss and requires collaboration. Next step: scaling these solutions with policymakers and communities. #Horizon_EU #MissionOcean #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🐟 @ciimar.bsky.social 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. #MissionOcean #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Proud that #NETTAG+ is part of #SBEP Thematic Portfolio 1 on innovations & digitalisation for sustainable small-scale fisheries🐟🌍 Great to connect at the KoM and build synergies to prevent gear loss & reduce marine litter 🌊 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU 📸 Photo by SBEP

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

#Ghostgear harms marine life and creates real challenges for fishers 🌊 With #NETTAG+, partners are co‑developing and testing new tech with #fishers to prevent gear loss. 🎣 In Komiža 🇭🇷 local knowhow + smart tech = cleaner seas. 🎬 Watch the story: youtu.be/897uyAYF5jI

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Preventing Ghost Gear: Croatian Fishers Put NETTAG+ Tech to the Test

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

#NETTAG+ was at the #MicroplasticsDays presenting results from #CIIMAR experiments🔎 🔹Talk on fishing gear as emerging pollutant - Sabrina Rodrigues 🔸Poster on submerged gear degradation and its potential for microplastic release - Francisca Espincho #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

On 4 Dec, ARM hosted a #NETTAG+ event in Malta, where participants explored our immersive Virtual Reality experience developed by USC. The VR takes visitors aboard a fishing boat to learn about #MarineLitter, the role of #fishers, and the NETTAG+ solutions 🐟 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Join us at #BlueMissionMed Hackathon4Fisheries&Aquaculture! Jeff Neasham will present the #NETTAG+ solution “Acoustic Technology for Tagging & Tracking Fishing Gear. 📅 10 Dec 2025 | 🕒 10:30–12:00 CET 🔗 Agenda & registration: bluemissionmed.eu/sign-up-for-... #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🌊 #BlueMissionMed launched a new series of short interviews on innovative solutions for a cleaner Mediterranean — and #NETTAG+ is featured! 🎥 Jeff Neasham presents MyGearTag: youtu.be/-3ekygAGdFU 🌐 Full resource: bluemissionmed.eu/spotlight-vi... #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

📣 Exciting news! Another #NETTAG+field trial completed in Vis 🇭🇷, where MyGearTag and IRIS were tested with local fishers. These solutions help locate and recover fishing gear in case of loss. 🔗 Read more: nettagplus.eu/field-trials... #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU #GhostGear

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

#NETTAG+ is featured in the EU "Drops of Change" story on sustainable fishing equipment 🎣 Proud to be part of the #MissionOcean effort to tackle the problem of #ALDFG 🐬 Read the article and learn about #MissionCharter actions 👉 shorturl.at/tBIUu #Horizon_EU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

#NETTAG+ joined #BlueMissionMed at #Ecomondo2025 🇮🇹! 🔗 Read the full article here: nettagplus.eu/nettag-showc... #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

#AquaticResourcesMalta welcomed 60 geography teachers from Malta & Gozo 🇲🇹 They explored the threats of #GhostNets, how #NETTAG+ acoustic tags help track and recover #LostFishingGear, and the importance of responsible fishing practices 🐠 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🌊 #NETTAG+ is advancing science communication! Our partner #EqualSeaLab (USC) created a #VirtualReality experience to raise awareness about #MarineLitter and #LostFishingGear. 🎥 Watch the video and stay tuned: lnkd.in/ddz7V8c5 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

#NETTAG+ is at #AquacultureEurope 2025! 🌊 🔹Visit us at @erinninnovation.bsky.social booth (#111) 🔸Learn about our innovative solutions for tackling marine litter 🔹Discover #MyGearTag, developed to quickly locate gear in case of loss #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

#NETTAG+ joined #FishFest in Mellieħa & Marsaxlokk 🇲🇹 The Aquatic Resources Malta team raised awareness on: ✅ Impacts of ghost nets on marine life ✅ How acoustic tags help recover lost gear ✅ The role of responsible fishing in protecting ecosystems #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🌊 At Forum Mondial de la Mer, Stefania Campogianni from @wwfmediterranean.bsky.social presented solutions to plastic pollution in the Mediterranean, including the #NETTAG+ solution to avoid the loss of fishing gear. #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU #FMMB2025

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🌊 #GhostGear has significant environmental and socio-economic impacts. 🎣 Small-scale fisheries are stepping up with courage. 🤝 #NETTAG+ & @wwfitalia.bsky.social join Sicilian communities for a more sustainable future. 📽️ Full video: youtu.be/1kvKpolamjk #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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Engaging Sicilian small-scale fishers to protect and clean the sea.

YouTube video by WWF Mediterranean

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🌊 On Sept 1, 60+ students joined #ARM and #NETTAG+ for a beach clean-up in St. Thomas Bay in Marsascala 🇲🇹 Together, they collected over 50 kg 💪 👉Full story: nettagplus.eu/young-volunt... #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

On 21 August, ARVI held its first #CleanOceanDay in 🇪🇸 Santa Pola with 11 fishing vessels. 👉 78.5kg marine litter retrieved 👉 22kg onboard waste collected 👏 Thanks to fishers & Santa Pola Guild for their commitment to a cleaner ocean! 🌊 #NETTAG #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Meet Domenico Mendolia, small-scale fisher in Portorosa, Sicily, and Sandra Ramos from @ciimar.bsky.social and #NETTAG+ project Coordinator as they explain how ghost gear harms both the environment and local economies 👇 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #NETTAG #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

NETTAG+ joined the #OceanTalks at #OceanRaceEurope 2025 today in Matosinhos! ⛵️ @sandraccsramos presented how we're working with the fisheries sector to tackle marine litter. 🐠 #NETTAG+ #CIIMAR #ScienceForTheOcean #OceanLiteracy #HorizonEU #MissionOcean #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

📣 New video out! From acoustic tags to GPS tracking, #NETTAG brings tech & fishers together to tackle #GhostGear across the Med and Atlantic 👇 🔗https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7363879018896535553 🔗https://www.instagram.com/p/DNksM8QN6hp/ #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Over 60 volunteers from Tribunj community🇭🇷 took part in a large #NETTAG cleanup event organised by Adria Fishing Cooperative & WWFAdria. 675 kg of waste were collected & divers, scientists, fishers & kids were involved in educational & creative actions 🔗 nettagplus.eu/successful-s...

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

SeaClear2.0 project is calling on divers, snorkelers, swimmers, and sea lovers to contribute to the Marine Litter Photomap. 📸 Help create an interactive global map documenting areas affected by #MarineLitter with your photos! More info: www.seaclear2.eu/wp-content/u...

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

#NETTAG+ is proud to support #MissionOcean & Waters in tackling #MarinePollution. Together with fisheries, scientists, and NGOs, we're creating solutions to: 🔹 PREVENT marine litter 🔹 AVOID gear loss 🔹 MITIGATE #ALDFG impacts #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU #NatureConservationDay

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Our partner @wwfitalia.bsky.social is in Spadafora tackling #MarineLitter with fishers and local communities! 🌊 🔹Demo event with #SSF on litter collected in their nets and produced onboard 🔹Festa del Mare: cleanups & workshops #NETTAG+ #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📣 #NETTAG+ will be participating in the Sea Basin Strategies in Action Webinar organised by #FórumOceano. 🗓️ Join us on 15th July! 👉Register here: lnkd.in/dNP63Bi8 #MissionOcean #Horizon_EU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The #StrongSeaLife project joined us in Sicily for #NETTAG+ trials of acoustic tags & the IRIS robot — tackling lost fishing gear 🌊 A great opportunity for knowledge exchange on #ALDFG. Looking forward to future collaboration! 🤝 #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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NETTAG+ @nettagplus.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

📢 New Publication from #NETTAG+ in Scientific Reports! @ciimar.bsky.social studied microbial communities attached to #plastic #FishingNets - revealing plastic and hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria, and potential pathogens 🧫 🔗 rdcu.be/euuKV #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

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