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Description
The winch operator is hauling in the cables to close the net. This closesthe bottom of the net such that it is now like a purse. The fish no longer haveany way to escape. (Image credit: Joel Prado)
Photographer
Joel Prado
Location
Atlantic Ocean, Eastern
Collection
Fisheries
Fishing Techniques
Purse Seine
Keywords
Fisheries
Technique Purse Seine