Knowledge measures

Longlines in offshore seaweed farms have to resist strong forces. In the past, these longlines did not resist these conditions and got (partly) detached. Using special ropes with a bit of stretch, similar to ropes used by the shipping sector can be a solution.

Materials and design Materials and design

Photo: Mariana Mata-Lara Photo: Mariana Mata-Lara

Relevant type of aquaculture:

Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

North

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • Additional incentives from the government to invest in more durable materials and alternative solutions are lacking.

  • Designers and manufacturers of aquaculture equipment are not sufficiently aware and motivated to seek alternative materials that would make their products more resistant and less polluting.

  • The design of equipment is not always adapted to offshore environments or stormy weather.

Related Good Practice:

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