Factors Affecting the Performance of a Survey Bottom Trawl
Factors Affecting the Performance of a Survey Bottom Trawl
Factors Affecting the Performance of a Survey Bottom Trawl
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Advice and Experience <strong>of</strong> Experts<br />
• Gary Loverich <strong>of</strong> Ocean Spar, fomerly<br />
NETS, and NMFS. (contd)<br />
– Results <strong>of</strong> model tests suggest up to a 5.5%<br />
<strong>of</strong>fset would not result in a catch reduction.<br />
– Auto-trawl winches <strong>of</strong>ten result in a 1-2%<br />
<strong>of</strong>fset required to balance warp tension.<br />
– O<strong>the</strong>r operational factors result is a skewed<br />
net.