An underwater robot which uses artificial intelligence to help fishing trawlers prevent unwanted species being caught is set be tested on vessels in Shetland.
The world-first technology, developed by Scottish researchers, automatically releases un-intended catches before they end up either injured or dead.
While there’s questions over how feasible the technology is, it’s inventors say it could offer a glimmer of hope to an industry facing challenges.
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