Using cameras mounted in and over the pots, researchers will examine how the pots interact with the environment and how different species enter and leave. Data will be collected on the lobsters that are caught, providing an insight into whether natural pots are more or less effective than the plastic and metal ones that are generally used.
The second part of the study will examine public and potential consumer perception of lobster that is caught using zero plastic fishing gear – are they willing to pay a bit more for this product?
