GenusWave Named Finalist for Prestigious Responsible Fisheries Innovation Award
Technology tamfitronics ********* For Immediate Release**********GenusWave Named Finalist for Prestigious Responsible Fisheries Innovation AwardST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND – GenusWave, a pioneer in marine mammal deterrent technology, has been selected as a finalist for the Global Seafood Alliance's Responsible Seafood Innovation Award in the Fisheries category. This recognition highlights the groundbreaking Targeted Acoustic Startle Technology (TAST) developed in collaboration with the University of St Andrews. TAST offers a revolutionary approach to reducing marine mammal interactions with human activities.Innovative Solution to a Persistent ProblemGenusWave's TAST utilizes short bursts of sound to trigger a startle reflex in specific marine mammal species, effectively keeping them away from fishing and aquaculture operations (Götz & Janik (2015; 2016). This technology addresses longstanding challenges in the industry, including:Reduction of bycatch and marine mammal interactionsIncreased catch rates and fishing timeDecreased fish mortalities and predator...