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Multi-Rig Trawling Lowestoft Sole Fishery
An observation trip aboard a Lowestoft based vessel currently involved in multi-rig trawling. -
Trials with Monofilament Longline Gear on MFV Gannet in Whitby
A report on the findings of a 39ft Whitby vessel, MFV Gannet, chartered for 15 fishing days and fitted with equipment for the purpose of monofilament longlining during three weeks of trials. -
Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System
Commerical Fishing Trials of a Twin Rig Trawling System. -
Gill net and other set net fisheries in Cornwall (including Plymouth)
Examining the current status of Cornish gill nets fisheries and set net fisheries. -
Trial of acoustic deterrents for prevention of porpoise by-catch (porpoise pingers) Phase 1 - Deployment trials
This report details the practicalities of attachment, deployment and testing of pingers. -
An Investigation of the Performance of Tangle Nets used off North Cornwall
These trials assessed and quantified both the selectivity of tangle nets and the loss of quality that can occur through excessive soak times. -
Methods of transportation for scallops
Methods of transportation for scallops -
Pair Trawling aboard the MFV Boy Carl and the MFV Boy Jason
A report on the results of two vessels used in pair trawling for the first time. -
Selectivity Trials of Seine Net Codends - MFV 'KESTREL' (INS 253) - April 1990
This report describes the comparison between three different mesh sizes of cod end in order to assess selectivity criteria. The cod ends were 90 mm x 120 meshes, 90 mm x 100 meshes, 110 mm x 100 meshes. All were diamond mesh configurations. The results showed small increases in the L.50 characteristics but overall the discard rates for each cod end were comparable. The trials were carried out with and without a small mesh cod end cover. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
The Evaluation of Ghost Fishing Preventors for Shellfish Traps
This report describes and investigation into the phenomenon of 'ghost fishing' by shellfish traps. Ghost fishing can occur when fishing gear is lost from the control of its owner and continues to produce fishing mortality. -
A shrimp separator trawl for the Southeast Fisheries
A report on a shrimp separator trawl for the Southeast Fisheries.