June 20, 2014 — The following was released by the World Wildlife Fund:
The 2014 International Smart Gear Competition seeks innovative, environmentally friendly ways to reduce fisheries bycatch.
Open to all, the competition has attracted entries from all kinds of people who care about fishing— from gear technologists and fishermen to engineers and chemists. Our international judges panel includes fisheries experts, gear technologists, fishermen, scientists, researchers and conservationists.
Please take time to read through the competition rules before filling out your entry form.
The competition entry deadline is August 31, 2014.
For more information:
https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/2014-international-smart-gear-competition
http://www.wwf.ca/?14781/WWF-opens-2014-Smart-Gear-Competition-to-reduce-fisheries-bycatch