Bent Herrmann

Bent Herrmann is a Professor at the Norwegian Fisheries College, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. With expertise in fisheries science and marine resource management, his research focuses on improving gear selectivity, reducing bycatch, and enhancing sustainable fishing practices through innovative trawl and pot designs.

• Key Research Areas: Fisheries gear design, size selectivity, marine pollution mitigation, and ecosystem-based fisheries management.
• Projects: Involved in the SKÅNTRÅL project for environmentally friendly trawl gear and the HARVEST research group.

Recent publications analyze:

• Mechanisms of size selectivity in trawls and gillnets
• Ghost fishing impacts from lost pots
• Biodegradable gear materials
• Behavioral responses of fish to artificial light in fishing gear
• Optimization of sorting grids and codends
• Comparative studies on mesh types and configurations

His work spans diverse ecosystems including the Arctic, Mediterranean, South China Sea, and U.S. West Coast, addressing challenges in sustainable harvesting of species like krill, saithe, and various crustaceans.