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CIBBRiNA @cibbrina.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨 Be part of the biggest-ever international gathering to advance solutions to marine megafauna #bycatch in #fisheries: the International Forum on Bycatch of Marine Megafauna (#IFBMM). 1/6

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🤝 Wir freuen uns, in Zusammenarbeit mit der Fischerei und den beteiligten Sea-Rangern, wichtige zusätzliche Datenreihen aufzunehmen. Link zum Projekt: 👉 www.thuenen.de/hyfive-baltic #Forschung #searanger #ostsee #wissenschaft #hyfivebaltic 📸 Fotos: Anna-Lucia Buer | Thünen, IKTF

Mathias Labahn testet das HyFive-Messgerät direkt im Hafenbecken von Freest.

Mathias Labahn ein Sea-Ranger und Fischer aus Freest hält das achte HyFiveBaltic-System in den Händen.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🫧🐟 Mit der Auslieferung von zwei weiteren HyFiveBaltic-Systemen (am 8. Mai) ist die HyFiVe-Flotte jetzt komplett. Die wöchentliche Beprobung auf 8 Transekten entlang der Ostseeküste ist nun im vollen Gange. 💪

Sascha Winkler vom Thünen-Institut für Ostseefischerei übergibt ein HyFive-MessSystem an Björn Michalak von der Fischereigenossenschaft Wieck

Sascha Winkler klärt letzte Details für den ersten Einsatz mit dem Fischer und Sea-Ranger Björn Michalak.

Sascha Winkler und Björn Michalak sehen sich gemeinsam an Bord die Übersichtskarte mit den Transekten (Mess-Strecke) an.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Oh we have to apologise 😬 Fehmarn is part of Schleswig-Holstein.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

… the practical phase of the HyfiveBaltic project has got off to a successful start. 🔥 We are now working to ensure that the other measurement systems can also be delivered and deployed.🫧🐟 #BalticSea #FishingForData #HyFive #Hydrography #FischeryScience #science 📸 Thünen-Institut/Sascha Winkler

the other fisherman as well presents the HyFive-Sensor-System. He (and the system) will measure depth, salinity, temperature and the abundance of cyanobacteriota in the Baltic Sea close to the shore.

close-up of the deck box installed on the deck of the vessel. the box will transmit the collected data to a server on shore.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

🧭 A third fishing company has already completed two transects (measuring paths) for HyfiveBaltic. 💪 🚀 With currently six transects (five actively sampled)...

a small fishing vessel laying in the harbor of Maasholm in the Western Baltic Sea

the fisherman proudly presents the HyFive-Sensor-System. He (and the system) will measure depth, salinity, temperature and the abundance of cyanobacteriota in the Baltic Sea close to the shore.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Last week, we delivered three HyFive systems. 📦 One system went to Fehmarn in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, 📦 and a second system went to Maasholm in Schleswig-Holstein. Both fishermen will be taking them out for the first time soon (probably next week) and will start measuring.

Deck box installed on the deck of a small gill net vessel in the Baltic Sea.

a small gill net vessel laying in the harbor of Burg on Fehmarn/Baltic Sea.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We are very excited 👍 The new HyFiVe systems are ready to go! 🌊 Thanks to Hensel Elektronik for completing them on time. In January, we will equip fishermen along the Baltic Sea coast with the new systems. You can find more information about the project here: thuenen.de/hyfive-baltic 🐟

two people stand on the back of a open car filled with black boxes

Sascha Winkler stands with a open black box on the back of a car showing the new HyFiVe-System to the camera

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

as environmentally friendly and seal-safe fishing gear! 🦭💚 📄 Published in Fisheries Research: Quantifying depletion rates of benthic macrofauna from the Danish Seine – A “low impact” mobile bottom-contacting fishing gear www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Quantifying depletion rates of benthic macrofauna from the Danish Seine – A ‘low impact’ mobile bottom-contacting fishing gear

The Danish ‘anchor’ seine is a widely used commercial fishing gear, assumed to have relatively low seabed impact due to shallow sediment penetration. …

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

New publication! 🎉 We participated in a Danish study that shows: Danish seines leave only minor traces on the seabed and on the animals living there. 🐚🌊 This strengthens the basis for our work on the MiniSeine (project: @cibbrina.bsky.social) and the MicroSeine (project: @eco-catch) 🧵

a small Baltic Sea vessel equipped with a MiniSeine system.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

· developing and testing technical prototypes with fishermen. Our aim is to develop selective fishing technologies to avoid bycatch. You can find out more about ECO-CATCH on the new splash site here 👉 eco-catch.eu or here 👉thuenen.de/en/eco-catch

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Welcome to ECO-CATCH

Business-smart innovations for sustainable fishing in the Baltic and North Sea

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Our tasks are: · conducting central analyses on particularly vulnerable species · integrating the results into technological developments and management strategies. · testing alternative fishing methods with low energy consumption and high selectivity. …

eco-catch.eu

Welcome to ECO-CATCH

Business-smart innovations for sustainable fishing in the Baltic and North Sea

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

The project will trial and refine 10 innovative fishing technologies and gears that will help fisheries in the Baltic and North Sea to achieve environmental, social, and economic sustainability. …

eco-catch.eu

Welcome to ECO-CATCH

Business-smart innovations for sustainable fishing in the Baltic and North Sea

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

… and market incentives schemes. ECO-CATCH’s mission is to make sustainable #fishing practices a commercial reality in the Baltic and North Sea through proven, scalable innovations that protect sensitive species, young fish, and key habitats. …

eco-catch.eu

Welcome to ECO-CATCH

Business-smart innovations for sustainable fishing in the Baltic and North Sea

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Thünen Institute of Baltic Sea Fisheries is excited to be part of ECO-CATCH! Coordinated by @DTU Aqua and funded by the @EU Commission, ECO-CATCH brings together a consortium of 15 partners from across the seafood value chain, including fishing industry innovators, leading scientists, …

share pic of a dolphin jumping out of the water. Above the dolphin you can read: Introducing ECO-CATCH, below you can read: visit: eco-catch.eu

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

During the “CIBBRiNA Exchange Event: Demonstrating bycatch mitigation solutions – innovations and practical experiences”, we showcased our work on bycatch mitigation and innovative fishing gears 🐬⚓️. Lots of great conversations, new impulses and plenty of momentum for what’s ahead 🚀🙌

a scientist with VR-glasses is standing between a fish trap, a model of a pontoon trap in front of a gill net

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🇩🇰 #DanFish2025 — three days packed with inspiration, exchange and fresh ideas for the future of fisheries! ✨Together with a German fisherman we’ve been working with for years, we explored the latest developments in the fishing sector 🔍🌊 and connected with potential partners for upcoming projects 🤝.

Fisher (left) meets scientist (right) in front of the Aalborg Kongress & Kultur Center

exebition opening ceremony: 4 people on a stage cut a red ribbon. some people in the audience are filming and taking pictures.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

we can test how fish react to our new fishing gear modifications and alternative fishing methods under safe and controlled conditions. Because: Better science = better fishing gear = healthier oceans. 🌊✨ #innovation #marineresearch #teamwork❤️

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

This week, part of our team is taking part in the basic course on laboratory animal science (fish) at the @igb-berlin.de 🐟📚. This is not only a compulsory course – it also enables us to continue working with fish responsibly and in compliance with the law in the future. 💡 With this knowledge,

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

unter sicheren und kontrollierten Bedingungen testen, wie Fische auf unsere neuen Fanggeräte-Modifikationen und alternativen Fangmethoden reagieren. Denn: Bessere Wissenschaft = bessere Fanggeräte = gesündere Ozeane. 🌊✨ #fischforschung #tierschutz #nachhaltigefischerei

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Diese Woche nimmt ein Teil unseres Teams am Basiskurs Versuchstierkunde (Fisch) am @igb-berlin.de Berlin teil 🐟📚. Das ist nicht nur ein Pflichtkurs – er ermöglicht uns, auch in Zukunft verantwortungsvoll und gesetzeskonform mit Fischen zu arbeiten. 💡 Mit diesem Wissen können wir

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Thuenenaktuell @thuenen.de · 23/09/2025

🌊 Vom 23. bis 30. September ist das Thünen-Institut für #Ostseefischerei in Rostock Gastgeberin für die Arbeitsgruppe “Working Group on Bycatch of Protected Species” (WGBYC) des ICES. 🐟 Die Tagung dient zum Austausch über den #Beifang geschützter Arten in der #Fischerei. t1p.de/thuenen_WGBYC

Gruppenfoto vor großem Gebäude. Auf einem Schild steht: Thünen-Institut für Ostseefischerei

Ein großer und ein kleiner Schweinswal von oben

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Great to have great colleagues! 🫶 At the Mission Ocean & Waters Conference, our partners from DTU and SLU are showcasing innovative solutions for sustainable fisheries — including our work on seal-safe fishing gear. 🌊🐟 #missionocean #sustainablefisheries #SealSafeGear #innovation #marineresearch

a woman ist standing behind a small table next to a roll up. Text reads: Dive into Fishing Gear Innovation with immersive VR.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Ahoi! Ein Teil unseres Teams hat ein 3-tägigen Seesicherheitstraining absolviert. Der Kurs umfasste Feuersicherheit, Überleben im Wasser & Erste Hilfe - sehr wichtig für sicheres Arbeiten auf See! Es war eine tolle Erfahrung & wir sind nun besser auf alles vorbereitet, was das Meer uns beschert 🌊

A group of scientists in fire fighter outfits practise extinguishing fires on land.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Ahoi! Last week, part of our team took part in a 3-day sea safety training course. The course covered fire safety, water survival, and first aid—all essential skills for our future fieldwork at sea! It was a great experience, and we’re now better prepared for whatever the ocean throws our way 🌊

A group of scientists wearing orange survival suits in Rostock harbour practise rescuing people in distress at sea.

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ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea @icesmarine.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

▶️Follow along live The final day of ICES @fao.org Working Group on Fishing Technology and Fish Behaviour #WGFTFB annual meeting from Sicily www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWjn... 🎣You can also watch back the recording of the past few days www.youtube.com/@cnr-irbim

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ICES/FAO WGFTFB - 20 May 2025

YouTube video by CNR-IRBIM

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Paul Voosen @voosen.me · 11/04/2025

BREAKING from @science.org: The Trump admin is seeking to kill nearly all climate research at NOAA, its climate science agency. Its near-final budget proposal would end all NOAA research labs, academic institutes, and regional climate centers. And it wants to fully end the NOAA Research division.

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Trump seeks to end climate research at premier U.S. climate agency

White House aims to end NOAA’s research office; NASA also targeted

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

🐟Heute hat uns unsere neue #Thünen Präsidentin Birgit Kleinschmit in #Rostock besucht. Wir haben ihr unsere Arbeit vorgestellt & ihr einige unserer technischen Innovationen gezeigt. Wir freuen uns auf die zukünftige Zusammenarbeit & wünschen ihr einen guten Start in ihrem neuen Amt. 🤝

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

🐟Today our new #Thünen President Birgit Kleinschmit visited us in #Rostock. We had the opportunity to present our work & show her some of our technical innovations. We look forward to working with her in the future & wish her a good start in her new position. 🤝

Two scientists and the president of the Thünen Institute stand in a workshop in front of a pontoon trap model. One scientist is explaining how the trap works.

Four scientists stand in a workshop surrounded by different innovative technical devices.

The Thünen president and one scientist stand in front of a electronic measuring board. 3 fabric animals lay on the table as measuring samples.

A group of people stand in the workshop and listen to an explanation. They are surrounded by technical stuff.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

🌊 Während ein Teil unseres Teams auf See unterwegs ist, nahm ein anderer am #CIBBRiNA Spring Meeting in Vigo 🇪🇸 teil – Europas größtem Fischereihafen. Dort ging es um den aktuellen Stand des Projekts, neue Erkenntnisse und Pläne für die nächsten Schritte. Danke an alle für den tollen Austausch! 🤝

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

🌊 While part of our team was – or still is – out at sea, others joined the #CIBBRiNA Spring Meeting in Vigo 🇪🇸 – home to Europe's largest fishing port. The meeting focused on the current state of the project, new insights, & plans for the next steps. Many thanks to everyone for the great exchange!

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ICES - International Council for the Exploration of the Sea @icesmarine.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Sharpen your skills with ICES Training in 2025 🔵Intro to Stock Assessment 2–6 June 🔔register by 22 April 🔵Close-kin mark-recapture for fisheries & bycatch 18–22 Aug 🔵Assessment of the impact of trawling on seabed ecosystems 6–10 Oct 🔵Spatial models in marine science 17–21 Nov www.ices.dk/training

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Das innovative "Benthos Release Panel" wurde von Henning Dulz im Rahmen des Innovationsprogramm Krabbenfischerei SH entworfen & angefertigt. Henning ist ein erfahrener Krabbenfischer, welcher sich besonders in den Bereichen Energieeffizienz und Selektivität für eine nachhaltige Fischerei engagiert.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The innovative Benthos Release Panel was designed and built by Henning Dulz as part of the SH Innovation Programme. Henning is an experienced shrimp fisherman who is committed to sustainable fishing through selective and energy efficient fishing methods. #sustainablefishing #fishery #science

Fisherman Hennig Dulz on SOLEA inspecting the shrimp net

Close up of the modified shrimp net. Small white meshes(=normal shrimp net) combined with bigger green net material (=benthos release panel)

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Wir testen ein neues Netz-Design, um den Beifang in der Krabbenfischerei in der Nordsee zu reduzieren. An Bord der "SOLEA" testen wir ein mit "Benthos Release Panels" ausgestattetes Krabbennetz, das vor allem den Beifang von benthischen Arten wie z.B. Seesternen und Muscheln verhindern soll.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

🦐 In the North Sea, we are testing innovative trawl modifications to reduce bycatch in the shrimp fishery aboard the FFS "Solea". Ongoing fishing trials using trawl mounted release panels to reduce by-catch of benthic species vulnerable to fishing gear. 🦑 #fisheryscience #sustainablefishing #science

traditional beam trawl net for brown shrimp (crangon crangon) with the new „benthos release panel“ is hanging on deck of Research Vessel SOLEA.

traditional beam trawl net for brown shrimp (crangon crangon) with the new „benthos release panel“ is tested in the North Sea.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Durch die modulare Bauweise können wir schnell und ohne großen Aufwand das Netz während der Reise weiter anpassen und Daten sammeln.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Wir sind auf See – die 846. Reise auf der FFS Solea ist gestartet. Wir testen gerade ein neues modulares Krabbennetz, bei dem das Netzmaterial, die Maschengröße und die Größe des Gesamtnetzes an die aktuellen Bedürfnisse und Wünsche der Krabbenfischerei angepasst wurden.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Thanks to the modular design, we can quickly and easily adapt the net during the trip and collect data.

Two researchers in the habour of Cuxhaven inspecting the new delivered brown shrimp net.

Ready to go. The 🦐 net is mounted to the beam of RV Solea.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are out at sea - the 846th cruise on the RV Solea is now underway. We are currently testing a new modular shrimp net in which the net material, the mesh size and the size of the overall net have been adapted to the current needs and wishes of the shrimp fishery. #sustainablefishing #science

Research vessel Solea in the habit of Cuxhaven. The sun is shining a label reads: ☀️ we are out at sea 🌊

Close up of the new green and white shrimp 🦐 net material mounted on the beam.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Wir haben ein neues Projekt zum passiven Garnelenfang gestartet: TRAPS! 🦐 Dazu waren wir erstmal in den Niederlanden, haben uns mit @wurmarine.bsky.social und dem ILVO getroffen, Ideen ausgetauscht & auch einen Fischer besucht, um mehr über Stownets zu erfahren. 🎣 #Shrimp #sustainablefishing #TRAPS

a collection of different fishing pots standing in a row close to a wall. above you can see 3 painted colorful pictures.

four researchers and a fisherman standing infront of a fishing vessel smiling into the camera.

a lonely beam trawler laying in the harbor in the back you see a cloudy sky with some sunny spots.

three researchers standing around listening to the explanations of the fisherman who kneels outside in the harbor on the concrete with a special piece of netting.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We started a new project on passive shrimp fishing, called TRAPS! 🦐 We just got back from the Netherlands, meeting with @wurmarine.bsky.social and ILVO to share ideas & plan future collaborations. On our way, we even visited a fisher to learn about stownets! 🎣 #Shrimp #sustainablefishing #TRAPS

fishnets on the back of a fishing vessel

black plastic fishing traps with stems on the bow of a fishing boat.

seven people sit on a big table working on laptops and discussing the new project.

three people standing on the entrance of a harbor watching beam traw fishing vessels with lifted nets.

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Neue Robbenschutz-Pflicht – Ab März 2025 müssen Reusen in MV mit Robbenschutzvorrichtungen ausgestattet sein. Wir haben einem TV-Team an unserem Modell gezeigt, wie technische Lösungen aussehen können. Ein wichtiger Schritt für den Schutz der Kegelrobben! 🔗t1p.de/Thuenen_Kegelrobben #Robbenschutz

A grey seal under water inspects our seal-proof pontoon trap. ©Thünen Institute/Thomas Noack

Our newly developed pontoon trap with a seal-proof entrance floats on the Baltic Sea near Rügen. ©Thünen Institute/Daniel Stepputtis

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Thünen Fisheries and Survey Technology @thuenenfishtech.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

New Seal Protection Requirement: From March 2025, licensed fish traps in MV must be equipped with seal protection devices. We demonstrated to a TV team how such solutions can be technically implemented. An important step for protecting grey seals! 🔗t1p.de/Thuenen_Kegelrobben #SealProtection 🦑

eine Kegelrobbe unter Wasser besichtigt unsere robbensichere Pontonhebereuse. ©Thünen-Institut/Thomas Noack

Unsere neuentwickelte Pontonhebereuse mit robbensicherem Eingang schwimmt auf der Ostsee nahe Rügen. ©Thünen-Institut/Daniel Stepputtis

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Thuenenaktuell @thuenen.de · 25/02/2025

#Hörtipp: Eine Stunde mit Carl Bukowski vom Thünen-Institut für #Ostseefischerei und Geschichten rund um 👨‍🎓 seinem Weg ins Thünen-Institut, 👨‍🔬 den Alltag als Wissenschaftler, 🚢 seine Forschung, 🐟 den Ostsee-Dorsch. Bei Radio Lohro: media.lohro.de/recordings/6734 #Rostock #Fischerei #Dorsch #WissKomm

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URI Graduate School of Oceanography @urigso.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Meet the team at #URIGSO developing #BRUVs—Baited Remote Underwater Video systems—designed to make deep-sea shark research more accessible! The technology allows scientists to capture footage of elusive deep-sea sharks without requiring complex infrastructure. 🦈 🌊 🦑 🧪 📹: buff.ly/4ihuM2N

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Dr. Andrea Dutton @drandreadutton.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Calling all Oceanography & Atmospheric Sci. professors! Let's teach our students the many & varied ways that the services that NOAA provides impacts their lives. This is a teaching & LEARNING moment to help Americans understand how federal agencies impact them directly www.axios.com/2025/02/27/l...

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Layoffs hit federal climate, weather agency NOAA

The cuts could affect NOAA's weather forecasts, climate research and other functions.

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