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purse seine [′pərs ‚sān]
(engineering) A net that can be dropped by two boats to encircle a school of fish, then pulled together at the bottom and raised, thereby catching the fish. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The deal, championed by the European Union, was made at talks of the international organisation in charge of the management of Atlantic tuna (ICCAT) in Brazil, where it was agreed that the fishing season for boats using the massive purse seiners would be cut to one month. Aa The accused members of the Algerian Ministry of Fisheries allegedly agreed to turn a blind eye to illegal fishing for bluefin tuna by the Turkish purse seiner Akuadem 2, and even to prevent the routine inspection of the vessel by coast guards, in return for financial compensation. Purse Seiners use a large floating net, pulled and set in circle by a power skiff, to surround schooling salmon. |
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