The objective of the project is to ensure a sustainable Danish fishery for Norway pout through the development of a sorting grid that minimizes unwanted bycatch.

Through a series of grid designs and tests the project will 1) develop a durable and easy-to handle grid which can sustain the large strains on gear and decks equipment typical of the Norway pout fishery, and 2) identify an optimal bar spacing for the grid, that will reduce bycatch to the extent possible without jeopardizing the rent ability of the fishery through large losses of target species.

The project is coordinated by Danish Fishermen's Association.