The right whale
Since 2005, the right whale has been listed as an endangered species in Canada. Every year, several are observed entangled in fishing gear ropes. Devocean’s over-demand submersible buoys (DRS) have been developed to eliminate such incidents.
Our buoys are useful in other ways too:
Reduced risk of entanglement
Use DRS for a simple, effective solution, freeing up the water column for marine life.
Income insurance
Continue to fish in closed areas without moving your gear, even when right whales are present.
Reducing the number of lost gears
Make sure that only you can retrieve your catch, thanks to the unique and confidential acoustic key for each of your buoys.
Theft Protection
Reduce the risk of accidents with loose ropes on deck by keeping them coiled in buoys.
Safety on the boat deck
The DRS is a simple-to-use, effective option that eliminates ropes in the water column, leaving the way clear for marine life.
Efficiency
Benefit from the efficiency of the automatic rewinder for optimal on-demand fishing.
Contribute to achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals
Devocean focuses its development and practices on active participation in global sustainable development goals.
American Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has established a program to guide the development of ropeless fishing gear in the months and years ahead. The program identifies research and technology needs related to ropeless fishing, and describes how these needs will be met. It also takes into account the economic, safety, operational and regulatory aspects associated with this technology.
Canadian Program
DFO is developing a long-term strategy to test and implement whale-safe fishing gear in the Canadian fishing industry. This strategy, which will be developed in consultation with Aboriginal partners, fishers, non-governmental organizations and academic experts, will guide the design and use of on-demand fishing gear.
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