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February 19th is the worldwide day of wales and marine mammals.

North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW) are facing extinction largely because they get entangled in fishing gear, including lobster trap lines. These lines, which connect a buoy at the surface to traps hundreds of feet down on the seafloor, get tangled and dragged by whales as they swim by. The NARW population has less than 500 members remaining worldwide, 4.3 of whom die annually on average, and an estimated 83% of whom have experienced entanglement. Entanglement not only kills whales, but also renders female survivors less likely to reproduce; calving rates have dropped by 40% since 2010, and there is concern the species may not recover.

There is clear evidence that traditional trap fishing has a significant impact on the NARW population: 85% of entanglements over the last 30 years have been due to traps and nets.

Lobsterlift has developed a lineless, self-surfacing, modular lobster trap retrieval system that prioritizes the needs of fishers. Traps utilizing Lobsterlift sit entirely on the seafloor, never extend a line to the surface, and raise themselves only when needed. This eliminates the possibility of entanglement.

Moreover, EEL Energy is a startup that has been involved in the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab program since 2017. EEL Energy ensures access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. 100% ecological with no aggressive impacts on fauna and marine life, no toxic material, this disruptive technology based on undulations has been developed to become the energy of the future and can be adapted to any current. 

Watch EEL Energy's video down below to see some dolphins!! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcJPFHPvBRo&feature=youtu.be

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