Stop ghost gear before it harms marine life
Ghost fishing happens when lost or abandoned fishing gear — such as nets, traps, and pots — continues to capture and kill marine animals long after it was intended for use. These “ghost gears” are often invisible from the surface and can cause severe, long-lasting damage to marine ecosystems.
SeaMe offers a simple and effective way to prevent this.
By attaching SeaMe to fishing gear, a buoy will automatically be released after a user-defined time if the gear is not retrieved. The buoy floats to the surface and remains connected to the gear, marking its exact location and enabling recovery before it becomes a threat.
How SeaMe helps
Supports sustainable fishing
SeaMe helps fishers protect both their equipment and the marine environment — improving long-term sustainability and compliance with regulations.
Locates lost gear
When traps or nets are accidentally lost, SeaMe makes it possible to find and retrieve them quickly.
Prevents ghost fishing
By recovering gear before it continues to catch unintended marine life, SeaMe can reduce unnecessary ghost fishing of fish, crabs, lobsters, and other species.
Features
Broad Compatibility: Suitable for a wide variety of fishing gear and equipment at risk of becoming lost.
Automatic Activation: SeaMe activates automatically if gear isn’t retrieved within a user-defined time.
Wide Operational Depth: Functions reliably across a broad range of depths.
Highly Visible on Surface: Clearly marks the location of lost gear at sea.
Versatile Recovery: Enables the recovery of nearly any gear, irrespective of weight or size.
Minimal Buoyancy: Low or neutral buoyancy ensures compatibility with various fishing equipment.
Low Underwater Visibility: Designed to minimize visibility underwater, preserving fishing efficiency.
Easy Attachment: Quickly and easily attaches to existing gear or equipment.
