Collaboration with Israel Marine Mammal Research & Assistance Center (IMMRAC)
A mechanical solution that replaces the lazy line safety rope and prevents dolphin entanglement and mortality.
- Marine mammals
- Sea
- Mechanical engineering
In collaboration with IMMRAC About the project
Development of a mechanical solution that will serve as a replacement for the lazy line safety rope, enabling the reuse of trawl fleet equipment in the event of a malfunction,
while preventing entanglement and dolphin mortality caused by the lazy line in trawl operations.
- Status
- In progress
- Partner
- IMMRAC
- Field
- Mechanical engineering
IMMRAC
Israel Marine Mammal Research & Assistance Center
IMMRAC is a registered nonprofit that has operated for over three decades under the academic sponsorship of the Institute for Maritime Studies at the University of Haifa. The organization researches marine mammal populations, including whales, dolphins, monk seals, and dugongs, along Israel’s coasts and worldwide, in order to preserve them and raise public awareness of their vital importance. The organization operates entirely through the efforts of volunteers.
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The volunteer team
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LinkedIn - Yakov Geltser's profile (opens in a new tab)Yakov Geltser
Electro-optical and mechanical engineer
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LinkedIn - Elad Harel's profile (opens in a new tab)Elad Harel
Mechanical engineer
- LinkedIn - Zeev Feldhorn's profile (opens in a new tab)
Zeev Feldhorn
Engineering and Project Management Mentor
- LinkedIn - Omri Ben Gal's profile (opens in a new tab)
Omri Ben Gal
Mechanical engineer
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