Knowledge measures

Bio-based, biodegradable ropes could be used in mussel and seaweed integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (MTA) production systems.

Materials and design Materials and design

Photo: Jean-Sebastien Lauzon-Guay Photo: Jean-Sebastien Lauzon-Guay

Relevant type of aquaculture:

Fish Shellfish Seaweed

Relevant sea basin:

Baltic

Relevant stage:

Prevention and reduction

Related Barriers:

  • Alternatives have to meet high expectations regarding applicability and stability.

  • Material must be really biodegradable under marine conditions.

Related Good Practice:

P&R GP7.8

Bio-based, biodegradable ropes

BIOGEARS is developing biobased gears as solutions for the creation of an eco-friendly offshore aquaculture sector, in a multitrophic approach, and new biobased value chains. The project launched in November 2019, funded under EMFF-01-2018 Blue Labs: Innovative Solutions for Maritime Challenges by the European Commission’s Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME).