London, U.K.- based nonprofit Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies (SAFET) has launched a new technology mapping system alongside a research brief highlighting how technology can improve aquaculture projects.
The new mapping system, called “Sea-Tech-In-Motion,” is an online interactive database system aimed at providing a space for data collection surrounding sustainability. The website offers case study explorations, data-driven insights and gap analysis, strategic roadmaps toward cleaner ocean goals by 2030, and an actively updated library of current industry standards. Information is organized by numerous filters, with some including the region, type of technology deployed, the organization behind each sustainability practice, and the level of impact. Currently, the database stores information about 12 different projects and 11 technologies across and 10 locations.
“SAFET is providing the tools and insights necessary to bring [2030 ocean] goals within reach, lighting the way for a variety of stakeholders to make more informed and impactful decisions,” SAFET Executive Director Inga Wise said.
In a company release, SAFET added that it is encouraging ocean technology companies, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to submit case studies to be included in the database. The launch of this product is a step the nonprofit is taking to meet climate and sustainability goals by 2030.
“We’re now halfway through the ‘ocean decade,’ and while positive momentum is building, the world’s seafood and fishing leaders need more clarity and confidence to replicate the most impactful work and adopt the technology that will help us reach those 2030 goals,” Wise said. “SAFET is providing the tools and insights necessary to bring those goals within reach, lighting the way for a variety of stakeholders to make more informed and impactful decisions.”
Additionally, SAFET released a 17-page report titled “The Fourth Industrial Revolution at Sea: How new technologies enable more sustainable management of fisheries and the oceans.”
The document tackles ways that modern technology can aid better aquaculture practices.
SAFET said the timing of the launch corresponds with growing interest in sustainability, with seafood consumers consciously researching products that promote safe practices at a higher level.
