Observations on the capture efficiency of a two-metre beam trawl for juvenile flatfish
Rogers, S.I.; Lockwood, S.J. (1989). Observations on the capture efficiency of a two-metre beam trawl for juvenile flatfish. Neth. J. Sea Res. 23(3): 347-352
In: Netherlands Journal of Sea Research. Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ): Groningen; Den Burg. ISSN 0077-7579; e-ISSN 1873-1406, more
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- Rogers, S.I.
- Lockwood, S.J., more
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| Abstract |
A standard two-metre beam trawl, frequently and commonly used in surveys of young flatfish, was modified to increase its catch efficiency by replacing the tickler chains with heavy, spiked chains. Catches of 0-group plaice were improved by a factor of almost five. Differences in catchability were found between the three species, and behavioural factors were suggested which could account for such variation. |
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