Catch Welfare - The Podcast

Can AI and machine learning help solve the bycatch crisis in commercial fishing? In this episode of the Catch Welfare Podcast, hosts Oliver McBride and Michelle Boonstra explore how Smartrawl, an innovative AI-driven fishing system, is revolutionising selective fishing and catch welfare.They are joined by Professor Paul Fernandes from Heriot-Watt University and Dr Shale Pettit Rosen from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, who explain how Smartrawl’s AI camera system detects, identifies, and

In Episode 2 of Catch Welfare - The Podcast, hosts Oliver McBride and Michelle Boonstra dive deep into the welfare of pelagic fish, particularly mackerel and herring, alongside leading experts. Joining them are Lina de Nijs, Fisheries Researcher at the Pelagic Freezer Trawler Association (PFA), Claus Reedtz Sparrevohn, Chief Scientific Advisor for the Danish Pelagic Producers Organization, and Mike Breen from the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. The episode explores recent research on fish

Welcome to Catch Welfare, The Podcast - Episode 01!In this debut episode, hosts Oliver McBride and Michelle Boonstra delve into the fascinating world of crustacean (crab) welfare. Join us as we discuss the latest developments in the industry and explore innovative approaches to improving the welfare of crabs during the fishing process. Catch Welfare Platform Catch-Up Oliver and Michelle kick off the podcast by introducing the Catch Welfare Platform, highlighting their recent expert group meetings