SafetyNet Technologies (SNTech) is a small start-up focused on increasing sustainability in the commercial fishing industry. Current fishing processes and technologies can be very unselective, leading to the capture of the wrong species and ages of fish and their subsequent wastage. We aim to make the fishing industry smarter through technology development to accelerate scientific research, applying its findings in the form of affordable, user-friendly electro-mechanical devices and new fishing practices.
Plastic is not the only major issue afflicting our oceans. 1 in 5 fish caught commercially is not marketable, leading to a staggering 16 million tonnes of fish wasted every year. SafetyNet is addressing the environmental, ecological and economical impacts of this problem with its PISCES technology - a set of fishing lights that can deter certain species to the tune of a 90% reduction in bycatch.Not only is that tremendous progress towards achieving their mission of reducing fish waste, but SafetyNet scored the highest People score in this year's top 100. Now that's worth carp-ing on about...
90%
Bycatch reduction potential by using our technology
25%
Revenue increase potential for fishermen
20%
Decrease in fuel costs by fishing more efficiently
100%
Employees would recommend us as a great place to work