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MID-WATER OTTER TRAWL [1 record]

Record 1 2021-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Fishing
Universal entry(ies)
OTM
classification system code, see observation
CONT

A mid-water trawl is a ... net which is towed in mid-water. It consists of a cone-shaped body [that is] normally made of four panels [and ends] in a codend ... The net has lateral wings extending forward from the opening. The horizontal opening is maintained by otter boards.

OBS

OTM: International Standard Statistical Classification of Fishing Gear (ISSCFG) standard abbreviation.

Key term(s)
  • single-boat mid-water otter trawl
  • mid-water otter trawl
  • single-boat mid-water trawl
  • one-boat mid-water trawl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pêche commerciale
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OTM
classification system code, see observation
OBS

OTM : abréviation standard de la Classification statistique internationale type des engins de pêche (CSITEP).

Key term(s)
  • chalut pélagique à panneaux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Pesca comercial
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OTM
classification system code, see observation
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