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Testing Raised Footlines In Virginia's Striped Bass Fishery: A Gear Based Method Of Reducing Sturgeon Interactions In Anchored Gill Nets, George Earl Trice Iv
Testing Raised Footlines In Virginia's Striped Bass Fishery: A Gear Based Method Of Reducing Sturgeon Interactions In Anchored Gill Nets, George Earl Trice Iv
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This project was conducted over a period of 39 days using two different net configurations and fishery locations in order to test methodologies to reduce the bycatch of Atlantic sturgeon while not affecting the striped bass fishery. Nets were hung using conventional methods allowing the net to rest on the bottom of the waters. Experimental nets were hung with a 3' bottom panel with no mesh allowing bottom dwelling fishes to swim under the "floated" net mesh. Nets were hung using mesh sizes ranging from 5.5" to 8". All catch was recorded and compared to determine the effects of the …
Reduction Of Crab Mortality In Seed Cages, Richard W. Harding Jr.
Reduction Of Crab Mortality In Seed Cages, Richard W. Harding Jr.
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The purpose of this project is to find out what cage design works best to let the crabs escape and reduce m01tality. My hope is this study will help others in the aquaculture industry reduce mortality and get more yield from their seed.
Testing Scottish Seine In Virginia's Waters, Jeffrey A. Hammer
Testing Scottish Seine In Virginia's Waters, Jeffrey A. Hammer
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