The Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources at the Marine Institute developed a rigid escape mechanism to reduce the capture of juvenile snow crabs (under 95 mm). Comparative fishing experiments conducted by the Centre showed that traps fitted with escape mechanisms caught up to 47 per cent less juvenile crab compared to traditional traps, depending on the area and season. The device, which is being manufactured by AAA Tony’s Fisheries Solutions, is being used by 132 harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador. This project was a partnership between the Marine Institute, 132 harvesters, the Fish, Food and Allied Workers, Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and AAA Tony’s Fisheries Solutions of St. John’s.