NETTAG+

The event is endorsed by the @UNOceanDecade, recognising NETTAG+’s contribution to advancing collaborative solutions for healthier oceans. 👉 Look at the agenda lnkd.in/dzpPcvZ6 @cinea_eu @eumissionocean @EU_MARE @EUScienceInnov

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.

As #NETTAG+ approaches its conclusion, we are pleased to announce its Final Event (14–15 April 2026) in Vila do Conde & Póvoa de Varzim 🇵🇹 A key moment to present solutions developed to prevent, avoid & mitigate the environmental impacts of fishing gear and marine litter.

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 @eumissionocean @cinea_eu @EU_MARE @EUScienceInnov

#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🌊 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

#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🌊 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

#NETTAG+ voices at #EUOceanDays 🐟 @CiimarUp 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. @OurMissionOcean @cinea_eu

@SEARCULAR_EU @OurMissionOcean It was a pleasure to showcase #NETTAG+ solutions to prevent marine litter derived from fisheries and avoid the loss of fishing gear alongside @SEARCULAR_EU at #MissionOcean Forum!

SEARCULAR’s exhibition space alongside our sister project @NetTagProject, showcased some examples of our work, including biodegradable ropes, ropes made from old recycled fishing nets and a BIOFAD made from organic materials. [2/2] @OurMissionOcean

Last week, SEARCULAR project coordinator Oihane Cabezas attended the Mission Ocean and Waters Forum, part of #EUOceanDays. The forum brought people from across the #fisheries, aquaculture and sustainability sector together to showcase their work and build connections. [1/2]

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

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

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 📸 @BlueEconomyEU

@OurMissionOcean @cinea_eu @EU_MARE @EUScienceInnov @WWFitalia @WWFMed @CiimarUp @INESCTEC @UniofNewcastle #MarineInnovation #GhostGearSolutions #BlueEconomy #WWFMediterranean #NETTAG #GhostGear #SustainableFisheries #MediterraneanSea

#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

On 4 Dec, ARM hosted a #NETTAG+ event in Malta, where participants explored our immersive VR 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

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

🌊 @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-vide… #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU

📣 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-o… #MissionOcean #HorizonEU #CINEA_EU #GhostGear

Lost fishing gear is polluting our oceans - but there’s hope! 🌊 #MissionOcean and Waters Charter Actions are rethinking fishing equipment with biodegradable materials, circular models, and smart tech. Discover how these #DropsOfChange projects are protecting our ocean 👉 ….research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/fun… @NetTagProject @SenbisNL @Cinea_EU @EUScienceInnov @EU_MARE @EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @HorizonEU @HorizonMagEU @BlueMissionAA @BlueMissionMed @MissionBanos