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The lobster fishing has begun – use TrapSaver™ to prevent ghost traps

Sandnes, October 1, 2025 – Today marks the start of this year's lobster fishing along the entire Norwegian coast. Thousands of traps are set in the sea, and both commercial and recreational fishermen look forward to exciting weeks with one of the coast's most traditional fisheries.

However, while expectations are high, we know that lobster fishing also has a downside: every year, thousands of traps are lost. These become ghost traps, which can continue to catch lobsters, crabs, and fish for years without anyone retrieving the catch. According to the Institute of Marine Research, Norwegian fishermen lose between 20,000 and 30,000 traps annually.

TrapSaver™ the buoy – a simple solution

To reduce the problem, NorTrap has developed TrapSaver™ the buoy, the world's only buoy with a built-in reserve float.If the main buoy disappears underwater, TrapSaver™ will automatically release an extra buoy that floats to the surface. This way, the fisherman can always find their trap and recover both catch and equipment.
The benefits are clear: Prevention: The traps avoid being left behind on bunnen.Sikkerhet: The catch is retrieved – not stuck in a lost teine.Bsustainability: Less ghost fishing and better protection of the coastal ecosystems.

Tradition and technology hand in hand

Lobster fishing is a deeply rooted tradition in Norway.
Now modern technology can help ensure that this heritage is passed on in a more sustainable way. With TrapSaver™ , it becomes easier to combine old fishing methods with new solutions that protect havet.Flere fishermen have already adopted TrapSaver™ , and the feedback is clear: safer fishing, less loss, and better conscience when the traps are set.

A call to all lobster fishermenAs the lobster fishing season begins, both recreational and professional fishermen are encouraged to consider the consequences of lost gear. With TrapSaver™ the buoy, you have a simple insurance against loss – and an important contribution to reducing ghost fishing along norskekysten.La let this year's lobster fishing be a good memory – both for us on land and for life in the sea.