Twin bottom otter trawls - Fishing gear type
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The basic components of an otter trawl (www.seafish.org)
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Twin bottom otter trawls - Fishing gear type
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Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries Habitat Impacts – Otter Trawls – TX Shrimp
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Exploring alternatives to Europe's bottom trawl fishing gears by Oceana Communications - Issuu
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2. Fishing Methods and Gear, Fisheries Technologies for Developing Countries
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FAO/FIIT Gear Type Fact-Sheet : Bottom otter trawls
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Trawling Australian Fisheries Management Authority
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The five trawl types defined: Demersal/bottom 2-panel trawls (OTB2)
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FAO/FIIT Gear Type Fact-Sheet : Trawl nets