The Global Bycatch Exchange
A community of practice advancing bycatch reduction solutions
Database of Publications
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The Global Bycatch Exchange database compiles information on bycatch reduction techniques, including references, synthesized findings, and descriptions of mitigation measures.
Bycatch Reduction Fact Sheets
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Research Supported
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The Global Bycatch Exchange supports collaborative research between science and the fishing industry to identify practical bycatch reduction solutions.
Global Bycatch Exchange
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By joining our community of practice, you can help expand our database of bycatch reduction strategies and engage with a global network dedicated to advancing bycatch mitigation.
Funding Opportunities
AQUASERV will provide funded access to one or more research facilities in Europe to projects focused on advancing sustainable fisheries. More information is available: https://www.aquaserv-ri.eu/fisheries-call. The deadline for submission is December 4, 2026.
Schmidt Marine Technology Partners is currently accepting short applications for innovative technologies with significant scaling or commercialization potential. Funding focus areas include: sustaining fisheries, habitat health, ocean observing, and network support. Initial proposals are accepted through July 31, 2026.
Learn more: https://schmidtmarine.org/proposals/
The Shark Conservation Fund (SCF) is a collaboration of philanthropists dedicated to restoring ocean health through sweeping shark and ray conservation. SCF's goal is to help maintain the vibrancy of the world’s oceans by halting the overexploitation of sharks and rays and to prevent extinctions through strategic, collaborative, and catalytic grantmaking. The Small Grant Fund supports these objectives by providing grants of up to $25,000, with a duration of 18 months. SCF allocates $250,000 annually for Small Grants, funding up to 10 projects each year.
The Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction, in collaboration with Ocean Associates, Inc., and with funding from Broadreach, is pleased to announce the availability of grants for reducing marine bycatch.
Please note, the application period for this grant has now closed.
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