Germany

Germany

May 15 2017

German members help saving porpoises from entanglement

LIFE Platform News, Non categorizzato gears, Germany, porpoise

Acoustic protection for marine mammals: new warning device PAL

LIFE’s German members from Fischereischutzverband and acoustic experts are now using a new kind of pingers designed for gillnet operations that have been tested for three years in German and Danish waters. Results are promising: the new devices are much better at alerting harbour porpoises than those used until now, allowing to reduce the incidental catch rate by up to 70%.

The main novelty is that the „PAL” device, optimized for use in fishing, mimics the specific warnings of porpoises using their own ultrasonic orientation and communication frequencies. In other words, the gillnets equipped with PAL devices “speak the harbor porpoises’ language” to save them from entanglement. Fishers intend to participate in further developments of the pingers and support their use around German Baltic Sea waters.

Click here for more details on the project in English

Click here for more details on the project in German

December 14 2015

Fried cod fillet with potatoes and braised onions

LIFE Platform Recipes Cod, Germany, Recipes

FRIED COD FILLET WITH POTATOES AND BRAISED ONIONS

From Wolfgang’s kitchen

Specifically conceived for single men, doable without a wife!
Country: Germany
Level: Easy
Price: Cheap

Fried cod fillet with potatoes and braised onions

Warning: Can be highly addictive, especially with a good fresh beer!
Although apparently some people prefer to taste it with a glass of wine…

Ingredients for 4 people

Ingredients for 4 people
Preparation

800 gr. of Cod fillet (directly from the fishmonger)
500 gr. of onions
250 gr. of diced ham
Rapeseed oil
breadcrumbs
salt
2 eggs
And as many potatoes as you wish!

Wash your fillets of cod and, if there are any, remove the remaining bones. Salt lightly and let stand for about 15 minutes…
Peel the onions and cut it in thin slices.
Wash the potatoes and place them in a saucepan, fill with water and bring to the boil (heat at level 3). Keep them cooking at a reduced heat until they are ready.
Braise the potatoes in a pot with rapeseed oil and diced ham. Add the onions and make the whole braise for 5 minutes with the lid open, then continue to stew with the lid closed on low heat. Season with salt and pepper.
In a nonstick pan, pour some rapeseed oil and heat (at level 3).
Break the eggs in a bowl and stir. Add a little salt.
Spread the breadcrumbs on the baking paper.
Put your fillet of cod in the egg, roll it in the breadcrumbs and then put it in the pan (heat at level 2).
Important: put the flat breaded side down. Patience is the key! Before turning it, wait until the first side becomes golden yellow.
Place your fillet of cod with the potatoes on a plate and add the braised onions over the potatoes (seasoning according to taste).

German members help saving porpoises from entanglement

Acoustic protection for marine mammals: new warning device PAL

Fried cod fillet with potatoes and braised onions

FRIED COD FILLET WITH POTATOES AND BRAISED ONIONS

From Wolfgang’s kitchen

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