The overall aim of the working group "fishing gear technology" at the Thünen-Institute is to improve the sustainability of fishing activity to reduce unwanted effect on populations and environment (e.g. discards, adverse effects on populations, energy consumption, bottom contact). We are working on trawl gears and passive gears (e.g. reduction of bycatch from marine mammals and birds). The work can combine practical aspects (e.g. experiments at sea) with technology (gear technology and observation technology) and statistical work. The specific topic of the thesis will be discussed and can be chosen from a wide range of different topics - depending on the interests of the student and the current research foci from the group.
For spring/summer 2021, we plan an experiment on the reaction of harbour propoises in relation to gillnets. The experiment will be conducted in Denmark.
