Develop a standardized deck box for vessels that allows law enforcement to communicate with and inspect ropeless fishing gear from all participating gear manufacturers. Project will create a system that addresses enforcement concerns about innovative gear, while ensuring fishermen have a range of options for ropeless systems in terms of cost and performance.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Fisheries Innovation Fund
Project Title: Solving On-Demand Ropeless Interoperability with a Multi-Manufacturer Deck Box (CA, MA, ME)
Organization:
DESERT STAR SYSTEMS LLC
Project ID:
0303.24.081537
Description:
Award Amount:
$1354770.00
Location:
Marina, California; Coastal Maine and Massachusetts