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Title Evolution of an improved trawl for traditional motorised craft
 
Names Vijayan, V.
Varghese, M.D.
George, C.
Unnithan, G.R.
Date Issued 1990 (iso8601)
Abstract 12.77 m two seam trawl net designed for operation from 8.40 m OAL dug out canoe
with 11HP outboard engine was field tested and the results compared, with 14.00 m two
seam trawl net commonly used in Valappu area of Vypeen Island. The former net
brought in 31.5 % more shrimp catch and 37% more revenue compared to the latter.
Selective action of square meshes in cod end was also attempted.
Genre Article
Identifier Fish Technol.27(1): 83-86