When Tania Kanchanarak looks out over the turquoise waters of Koh Phangan, she sees more than a postcard-perfect paradise.

IISc researchers recycle fishing nets into 3D printing filament by introducing a chemical cross-linker (melamine) into the melted waste.

The hunt is on for giant shrimp, and it all starts with the perfect cast. Watch as we show step-by-step how to throw a net like a pro and pull up a haul of massive shrimp straight from the water.

The modified gear, first tested fleetwide in 2024, resulted in a single entanglement for the whole summer season. The fleet's 2025 season ended without any mortalities, according to an Oct. 28 report ...