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DEEP WATER TRAP NET [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collaboration with the FAO
  • Commercial Fishing
  • Scientific Research
  • Fish
CONT

Deepwater trap nets are anchored on the lake bed at depths of 180 feet and shallower. ... Deep water trap nets are a type of live entrapment gear used on the [lakes] to selectively harvest lake whitefish and lake trout. Fish can be released from the nets, unharmed.

Key term(s)
  • deepwater trapnet
  • deepwater trap-net
  • deep-water trapnet
  • deep-water trap-net

French

Domaine(s)
  • Collaboration avec la FAO
  • Pêche commerciale
  • Recherche scientifique
  • Poissons
Key term(s)
  • filet trappe de profondeur

Spanish

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