R3-DS recently completed a NOAA R&D contract to demonstrate the feasibility of our Fish Trap Extension Kit (FTEK) concept. The FTEK is an electromechanical device that will extend the capabilities of the commercial traps and convert them from indiscriminate traps into “smart traps” capable of specifically targeting lionfish. It will be used as an environmentally friendly solution for trapping large numbers of lionfish without bycatch.