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pl23_fish2142.jpg

The winch operator is hauling in the cables to close the net

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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.

Photographer

Joel Prado

Location

Atlantic Ocean, Eastern

Collection

Fisheries

Fishing Techniques

Purse Seine

Keywords

Fisheries

Technique Purse Seine