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The N.I.O. combination net (RMT 1 + 8) and further developments of rectangular midwater trawls

1973; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 53; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0025315400056708

1469-7769

A. de C. Baker, M. R. Clarke, Matt Harris,

Fish Ecology and Management Studies

An opening and closing net system is described in which 1 m 2 and 8 m 2 rectangular trawls are combined in the same framework; details of the acoustic telemetering and release equipment are included. A brief account of the application of the rectangular system to larger and to more specialized trawls is given.