# Bionic Fishing-Tracking Robots The Conceptual Bionic Positioning Fish Tracks Illegal Fishing Boats By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-18 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-positioning-fish References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/bionic-positioning-fish-tracks-ilegally-operating-fishing-boats/)  The conceptual Bionic Positioning Fish is an advanced piece of equipment that would work to reduce the occurrence of illegal fishing activities and help aquatic populations of fish to remain uninterrupted. The [fish-like robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1) would work by [being deployed into the water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy) and would go to work blending into [schools of fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10) to discreetly detect when they are being fished. This could aid authorities when policing areas where fishing is illegal to prevent fishing boats from still heading out to catch. The conceptual Bionic Positioning Fish is the design work of Xu Bin, Bai Minghe, Han Chunyan, He Jiji, Jiang Siyuan, Qiao Song, Su Hang, Sun Shiyu and Prof. Xu Kun, and was created in partnership with Tangshan Shangjiu Industrial Design Center (Tangshan Kun Kiln Ceramic Co., Ltd.). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Illegal Fishing Detection:** The development of bionic tracking robots could create opportunities for more efficient and discreet detection of illegal fishing activities. - **Aquatic Population Management:** The use of bionic fish robots could provide a way to actively monitor and manage the populations of fish in aquatic environments. - **Advanced Underwater Surveillance:** The advancement of bionic tracking technology has the potential to provide new opportunities for advanced underwater surveillance and monitoring. ### Where This Applies - **Fisheries:** The use of bionic tracking robots could help fisheries to manage and maintain healthy populations of fish, allowing for more sustainable fishing practices. - **Law Enforcement:** The development of bionic tracking robots could create opportunities for law enforcement agencies to more effectively detect and prevent illegal fishing activities. - **Marine Technology:** The development and use of bionic tracking robots in aquatic environments creates opportunities for innovation in the marine technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Aquafarming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivation-robot.md) - [Fish-Attracting Net Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selective-fishing-underwater-light.md) - [Oyster-Harvesting Water Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-robot.md) - [Fishing Gear Cleaning Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tackle-washing-and-storage-device.md) - [Analog Sensor Fishing Rods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderstrike-fishing-rod.md) - [Bottom-Stowed Ropeless Fishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeless-fisher.md) - [Self-Surfacing Fishing Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeless-riser.md) - [Sea Urchin-Sucking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-robot.md) - [Salmon-Spotting River Gates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-gate.md)