Fishtek Marine is a unique company which draws together a valuable combination of award-winning engineers and fisheries scientists. This talented team focuses its expertise and energy on developing and distributing a range of innovative technical devices which are proven to minimise bycatch in commercial fisheries.
The company was first established in 1999 by the Kibel brothers. Pete (a fisheries biologist) and Ben (an engineer), initially wanted to use their understanding of behavioural ecology and engineering options to develop technological solutions to the significant issue of marine bycatch. Since then the company has expanded and now has a base in the UK and one in Australia. The number of Fishtek Marine tried-and-tested products continues to grow, and the devices are sold to happy customers all over the world. Trials using Fishtek Marine devices contribute to the emerging independent evidence base which is showing that smart fishing, using dedicated technology, is effective at minimising marine bycatch, supporting more sustainable fishing, and helping safeguard some of the world’s critically endangered species.
The team have a number of established product lines, and is also working on developing further bespoke bycatch solutions for specific fisheries.
Fishtek Marine enjoys partnering with a wide range of research partners from the fishing industry, academia, NGOs and fisheries managers to maximise the potential impact of advances in this sector. Recent collaborations include Birdlife International, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the Australian Antarctic Division, NOAA Fisheries, Sea Fish Authority, Australian Fisheries Management Authority and New Zealand Fisheries Conservation.
Over the years Fishtek Marine has developed a good reputation globally as a reliable and effective problem solver.
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