SafetyNet Technologies

CatchCam Technologies provides tools for the commercial fishing industry and marine researchers to gather underwater data, supporting sustainable practices. The company emerged in 2024, founded by former employees of SafetyNet Technologies (SNTech) after SNTech ceased operations. The founding team includes Tom Rossiter, who has over 35 years of experience in the seafood industry; Grace Aleman, who has a background in managing government-funded marine technology projects; and Chris, an award-winning designer and engineer with experience in ocean robotics and IoT. CatchCam Technologies continues the mission of its predecessor, focusing on precision fishing to improve operational efficiency and environmental outcomes.

The company’s main product is CatchCam, a robust underwater video camera system designed to be attached to commercial fishing gear like trawls, dredges, and creels. The system, which includes the camera and a separate LED lamp, is shock-resistant, deployable down to 800 meters, and has a battery life of up to 100 hours of recording. It allows fishers to get a clear view of how their gear performs, how fish interact with it, and the effectiveness of bycatch reduction measures. The footage is wirelessly transmitted to a tablet or phone via the CatchCam App for immediate review, enabling crews to make quick adjustments. This helps to improve catch rates, reduce the capture of non-target species, and provides visual evidence of the impact on marine habitats.

CatchCam Technologies serves commercial fishing crews and marine scientists, providing them with tools for evidence-based decision-making. The business model centers on the sale of the CatchCam system and providing bespoke consultancy services for challenging underwater data collection projects. A previous iteration of the technology, known as Pisces, utilized programmable LED lights to attract target species while deterring unwanted bycatch, with tests showing bycatch reduction of up to 90%.

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