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Underwater monitoring solutions for and . Underwater monitoring solutions for commercial fishing and marine research.

At CatchCam Technologies, we provide camera systems and advanced sensors designed for data collection in challenging underwater environments. Get in touch: [email protected]

04/09/2026

The VelaLab expedition is moving into its experimental phase.

Mounted on the keel of their sailboat, our system will soon be tested alongside a Sea-Bird SBE37, with an RBR CTD serving as the reference instrument.

It’s a practical test of how sensor technology can support collection beyond traditional research vessels.

We’ll be following the results as VelaLab continues its journey across the Mediterranean and, later, towards the Caribbean.

Follow the expedition: https://buff.ly/diUy8CS

Institut de la Mer de Villefranche - ex Observatoire Océano de Villefranche
Sorbonne Université CNRS RBR

02/09/2026

Traditionally, the codend remains invisible throughout the tow.

Sensors can tell a crew how full the gear is, but not what's actually inside it. That only becomes clear once the net is on deck.

Underwater catch monitoring changes this timeline.

A camera fixed inside the codend doesn't change what enters the net, but it changes when the skipper receives that information, creating an opportunity to make informed decisions while the gear is still fishing.

It's a small shift in timing, but one that could have significant implications for and .

Access all the footage from this deployment here: https://buff.ly/dqOpJlj

FloMo Plant & Food Research

31/08/2026

Fishermen are no longer just providing landings data.

They are now able to provide behavioural data, gear performance data, and environmental data directly from the grounds.

➡️ Listen to our chat with with skipper of the Crystal Sea, David Stevens, about his experience deploying the CatchCam systems in the Western Channel.

You can also access the full footage from this deployment here: https://buff.ly/UoApOxi

This project was supported by the The Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation as part of a wider initiative to increase industry involvement in fisheries science and data collection.

Crystal Sea fishing Scottish Fishermen's Federation Clyde Fishermen's Association The Skipper

27/08/2026

What if skippers could see what was in the codend while the gear was still , and act on it?

Working with and Plant & Food Research , we tested that idea on two very different commercial fisheries in Scotland and New Zealand.

The camera sends an image of the codend to the wheelhouse every minute. If something is in there that shouldn't be, the skipper sends a signal and the codend opens underwater.

See how the full system works: https://buff.ly/rMkzPbm

25/08/2026

Beam trawl shooting in action ⬇️

On this deployment around the English Channel, at depths of 27–30 fathoms, we had mounted in a few key spots to see the trawl in action:

- From the chain, looking forward: we could see Bib shoaling near the bottom. But mostly too small to be retained by the trawl.

- From the chain, looking back: we saw the trawl taking shape as it settled on the soft sandy seabed.

- From the headline: the topsheet taut, mesh fully open, and flip-up sitting high, keeping stones out.

Seeing the trawl net at work like this makes a big difference. It helps us understand how the gear performs, how fish behave around it, and how each tow can be improved.

For more videos like the one below, visit out website or reach out to our team: https://buff.ly/6S4hGaU

21/08/2026

Getting the most out of static gear starts with understanding how fish behave around it.

What attracts them to the pot or trap in the first place?

What makes them enter or turn back?

Bait has always been the default answer. But as bait prices are not going down...

Light is showing some promise.

Studies and field deployments are finding that LED-lit pots attract significantly more fish than unlit ones, with some fisheries exploring it as a bait alternative entirely.

Sound seems to also be another option. Certain acoustic signals have been shown to influence fish movement and pot entry behaviour.

And there is also the option for artificial bait, which is developing fast too.

Stefan Tijsen at Pot Fishing Agency is doing interesting work in this space. He is deploying Pisces lights in pots and exploring what different stimuli mean for catch behaviour across static gear fisheries.

📸 These images are from his deployments in the Netherlands.

18/08/2026

Underwater footage of the codend underwater ⬇️

And shortly after, the codend is remotely opened to allow unwanted catch to escape.

It took us 9 months of hard work to get here. But as you can see, 'Release at depth' is already being commercially tested in New Zealand.

See how the system works here: https://buff.ly/rMkzPbm

FloMo Plant & Food Research SafetyNet

12/08/2026

By the time the codend reaches the surface, the opportunity to do anything about unwanted catch has often already passed.

➡️ So, what if skippers could see what was happening inside the codend, and act on it, while it was still fishing?

That's what the teams at CatchCam, FloMo, and Plant & Food Research set out to test during commercial fishing trials in Scotland and New Zealand.

See how the 'Release at Depth' system works: https://buff.ly/zmpxCrl

FloMo Plant & Food Research

04/08/2026

This is what the inside of a trawl net looks like ⬇️

From headline to codend, this underwater footage was recorded by David Stevens and his crew aboard Crystal Sea in the Western Channel.

What did they see?

Catch inside codend.

Escape behaviour around SMP.

Gannets and dolphins interacting with gear.

And a clearer picture of what's actually happening between shooting the gear and hauling it back.

Watch the full interview with skipper David: https://buff.ly/5kRO8ia

The Cornish Fish Producers' Organisation
Scottish Fishermen's Federation
Crystal Sea fishing Crystal Sea fishing

27/07/2026

As bait prices continue to rise,

can light become an alternative?

Studies from ExeterMarine and Fishtek Marine found that LED-lit pots caught significantly more northern shrimp than unlit pots.

What's interesting is that we've also had some positive feedback from customers recently deploying our Pisces LED lights in two more static gear fisheries.

Every fishery is different,

but it's encouraging to see scientific studies and current deployments exploring the same idea.

Link to study: https://buff.ly/p8Yjroc

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