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The TOPBALAT project aims to enhance the fishing and processing of sea cucumbers in Europe by developing an efficient trawl and automated processing machinery. This technology will improve the sustainability and profitability of the sea cucumber industry, catering to the high demand in Asian markets.
sea cucumbers are considered a delicacy in Asian cuisine, and of cultural and medical importance.
They are exploited in >70 countries and exported to SE Asia, where consumers pay from €300 to €1,500/kg for a premium dehydrated product.
Sharp rise of Asian demand in the last years has led to overexploitation of 66% of sea cucumber fisheries globally.
Current bottom trawls for sea cucumber fishing have low efficacy, high by-catches, and cause irreversible damage to the marine seabed, so they are b…
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