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Description
Purse seine being closed prior to harvesting the tuna. The small boat is usedto make noise and keep the tuna within the net prior to closing.
Display Date
1966 August
Location
Tropical Pacific Ocean
Collection
Fisheries
Keywords
Fisheries
Commercial Fishing
Technique Purse Seine