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FALLING GEAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
DEF

... a net or a basket-like structure [that] is cast, pushed down or allowed to fall from above to catch fish underneath it.

OBS

The use of falling nets is usually restricted to shallow waters. However, some large scale falling nets can operate in deep waters from a boat with the use of lights to attract and concentrate fish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
DEF

[...] filet ou structure semblable à un panier que l'on jette ou pousse vers le bas, ou encore qu'on laisse tomber pour attraper les poissons qui se trouvent en dessous.

OBS

L'utilisation de ces filets est généralement limitée aux eaux peu profondes. Cependant, certains engins retombants à grande échelle peuvent être manœuvrés d'un bateau en eaux profondes, des lumières étant alors utilisées pour attirer et concentrer les poissons.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pesca comercial
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