Design and general characteristics of marine gill nets of Kerala
Design and general characteristics of marine gill nets of Kerala
Date
2006
Authors
Thomas, S.N.
Hridayanathan, C.
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologis(India)
Abstract
Gill nets are the most commonly used gear depended upon by the maximum fishermen
in all the districts of Kerala. Results of a study on the marine gill nets of Kerala undertaken
during May 1999 to June 2000 are reported in this communication. Nets of different mesh
sizes ranging from 14 to 250 mm targeted at different groups of fishes are prevalent along
the coast. The nets are classified into different groups and the technical specifications of each
type are detailed. Polyamide (PA) monofilament has almost completely replaced PA
multifilament in all the nets except those targeted for anchovy white sardine and seer.
Fishermen often use nets of different mesh sizes, connected end to end, in a fleet of net
landing all size groups of fishes.
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Keywords
Kerala, gill nets, trammel nets, polyamide monofilament
Citation
Fish Technol. 43(1): 17-36