Static Fishing Nets - Experiments to reduce unwanted bycatch and bottom debris

Summary

In August 1987, Seafish carried out sea trials to assess the efficiency of trammel nets constructed of a number of alternative materials IR1341 refers. One of the main objectives of the work was to assess the effectiveness of monofilament nylon used in the construction of trammel nets with the aim of reducing net clearing time by making it more easy to remove crabs and bottom debris.

Publication Reference No.

IR1398

Publication date

01 March 1989