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Working together to minimise bycatch of Endangered, Threatened and Protected species in the North-East Atlantic, Baltic, and Mediterranean seas. http://cibbrina.eu
We’re excited to share our fourth installment in the CIBBRiNA stakeholder engagement and participation video series! 🎥

Produced by our partners, the videos in this series accompany our new principles and best practice guidelines, which can be found on our website (loom.ly/QfL3Lms).

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November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Earlier this year, IMarEST and DEFRA brought together researchers, policymakers and industry representatives for a workshop focused on advancing ways to monitor marine mammals such as #dolphins and #seals across the world. [1/4]
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We’re proud to be acknowledged in this new ETP species #bycatch guidance from our partner Seas At Risk. Their new guide provides a comprehensive overview of the complexities and context-specific challenges surrounding bycatch, from practical gear modifications to reliable & precise monitoring. [1/2]
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We’re excited to share our third instalment in the CIBBRiNA stakeholder engagement and participation video series! 🎥

Produced by our partners, the videos in this series accompany our new principles and best practice guidelines, which can be found on our website (loom.ly/QfL3Lms)

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October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
New blog post alert! 📣

Earlier this year, the CIBBRiNA “Gillnet North” team collaborated with local #fishers to run harbour #porpoise #bycatch mitigation trials off the north coast of #Iceland.

Read more about these trials and see some pictures of our exciting work here 👉 loom.ly/_JOzezw
October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A new paper, co-authored by CIBBRiNA case study lead Al Kingston, has identified key patterns in #bycatch of harbour porpoise, common dolphin, and harbour and grey seals in #UK static net #fisheries. [1/3]
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Today, on #WorldFoodDay, we’re considering the importance of the #fishing industry for a food-secure future.

With more than 3 billion people relying on fish as their primary source of animal protein, the fishing industry is not just important – it’s essential to global food security. [1/2]
October 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A big thank you to everyone who joined CIBBRiNA’s session at #DanFishInternational last week!

We were proud to host an engaging and hands-on event led by Martin Pastoors, Anne-Marie Svoboda, & Claus Reedtz Sparrevohn, bringing together over 50 participants.

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October 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In August, the #Scottish Government launched their Scottish #Seabird Conservation Action Plan, in response to new data from the last two decades finding 70% of species to be in decline. [1/3]
October 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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This Friday our colleagues from CIBBRiNA will show us their "Experiences with CIBBRiNA’s Safe Working Environment" foused on their approach to stakeholders engagement and the communication strategy.
Joint Webinars on Fisheries #bycatch", with @cibbrina.bsky.social & @marinebeacon.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We’re at DanFish International! 🐟

Tomorrow, the CIBBRiNA team will deliver a workshop to facilitate knowledge exchange between #fishers on mitigating #bycatch of ETP species. The event is free to attend but requires registration.

Sign up to our session here 👉 loom.ly/Dpt3vIM
October 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It’s time for the second installment in the CIBBRiNA stakeholder engagement and participation video series! 🎥

Produced by our partners, the videos in this series accompany our new principles and best practice guidelines, which can be found on our website (loom.ly/QfL3Lms).

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October 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
On 18-19 September, the CIBBRiNA team attended #NorthSeaDays, an event bringing together innovators, policymakers, & other stakeholders working in the #NorthSea region to exchange ideas & work together for change. [1/3]
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
It’s less than a week until we’ll be hosting an event at #DanFishInternational, to facilitate knowledge exchange between fishers on mitigating ETP #bycatch.

Check out the programme and sign up to the session here 👉 loom.ly/Dpt3vIM
October 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Don't miss our latest newsletter, featuring our new best
practice recommendations, an open invitation to join us at DanFish International, interview with Stakeholder Advisory Board Member Russell Leaper (IFAW) and more!

Read our newsletter in full and sign up for future issues here: loom.ly/Fm6gdNg
September 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We’re delighted to share that CIBBRiNA recently featured in Dutch fishing news outlet VisserijNieuws. [1/3]
September 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Introducing the CIBBRiNA stakeholder engagement & participation video series! 🎥

Produced by our partners, the videos outline CIBBRiNA’s work across #Europe, exploring real-world cooperation & best practices in #bycatch monitoring & mitigation, accompanying our new guidelines. [1/3]
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Last week several of our partners attended the @icesmarine.bsky.social Annual Science Conference (#ICESASC25) in Klaipéda, Lithuania. The event brought together marine scientists, policymakers, members of the fishing industry and other experts from around the world. [1/4]
September 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
New research co-authored by several CIBBRiNA partners addresses a vital aspect of successful #bycatch reduction: #fisher incentives.

Researchers evaluated the feasibility & longevity of incentive-based measures, offering a practical framework for designing solutions. [1/3]
September 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’re thrilled to share our new guidelines for successful collaboration on #bycatch mitigation and wider #fisheries management! [1/4]
September 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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We´re resuming our Joint Webinars on Fisheries #bycatch with Dunja Jusufovski and Guðjón Sigurðsson presenting results of the trials of pingers in Icelandic bottom set gillnet fishery. With @cibbrina.bsky.social & @marinebeacon.bsky.social
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September 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
We’re kicking off our new blog series showcasing the different streams of work that make up #CIBBRiNA. First up: incentives, perceptions, and socio-economics! [1/3]
September 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
New research by SEAwise, contributed to by Klaas Sys (of CIBBRiNA partner ILVO), investigates the varied impacts of spatial management strategies – such as marine protected areas (MPAs) and gear restrictions – on populations of commercial #fish and #ETP species across European waters. [1/4]
August 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
What can the diets of #dolphins tell us about #bycatch?

New research involving our sister project DELMOGES & partner Ifremer explores this question in the Bay of Biscay, where bycatch of the common dolphin has been increasing over the last decade. [1/3]
August 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A new study, co-authored by researchers from our partner DTU Aqua, offers insight into how often deep-sea sharks are being accidentally caught in #Mediterranean shrimp trawl #fisheries. [1/3]
August 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM