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FISH PUMP [2 records]

Record 1 2022-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collaboration with the FAO
  • Pumps
  • Commercial Fishing
OBS

A pump used to [haul] fish from the net onboard the vessel[,] causing no damage to fish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Collaboration avec la FAO
  • Pompes
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

Système comportant une pompe du type centrifuge à vortex ou du type à émulsion [...], généralement immergée[, qui permet] d'embarquer la capture directement à partir de la poche de l'engin de pêche [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Colaboración con la FAO
  • Bombas
  • Pesca comercial
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Record 2 2021-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pumps
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Device for pumping a mixture of fish and water [that is used] for transporting fish to/from graders, harvesting bins, tanks and ponds.

OBS

Fish pumps use specialized impellers, which eliminate the risk of damage to the fish. They are limited in the size of fish they can handle[;] usually up to 500 g to 1 kg is the limit. For larger fish augers are usually used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pompes
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Dispositif pour le pompage d'un mélange d'eau et de poissons [qui est utilisé] pour le transport de poissons au départ de ou vers des engins de triage, des conteneurs de récolte, des bassins et des étangs.

OBS

Ces pompes utilisent des rotors spéciaux qui éliminent [le] risque d'endommager les poissons. Généralement, elles ne sont utiles que pour des poissons qui ne dépassent pas 500 g à 1 kg. Pour de plus grands poissons, l'on utilise plutôt des élévateurs à hélice.

Spanish

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