AI and machine learning to be rolled out for more sustainable fishing

From artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to CCTV and big data – computer scientists at the University of East Anglia are part of an international effort to make the fishing industry more sustainable. UEA are part of a new £5 million EU-funded project to revolutionise the fishing industry, which employs over 24,000 people in the UK and contributes around £1.4 billion to our economy. It is hoped that pioneering technology will contribute to making the industry more environmentally friendly, sustainable and profitable. The'SMARTFISH-H2020' project, co-ordinated by SINTEF Ocean in Norway, draws on research from universities in Norway, Denmark, Turkey, France and Spain, along with institutes and industry partners across Europe. Other UK partners include Marine Scotland, The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), and Safetynet Technologies Limited.