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pl23_fish0825.jpg

Purse seine being closed prior to harvesting the tuna

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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