Unlocking The Efficiency Of Shrimp Trawl Nets: A Deep Dive Into Mesh Size, Gear Components, And Selectivity Optimization
Shrimp trawl nets, characterized by specific mesh sizes, utilize trawl doors to spread the net horizontally and ground ropes with tickler chains to disturb the seabed. Floats provide buoyancy, ensuring vertical net height. These components, including mesh size, collectively determine the selectivity of shrimp caught, minimizing bycatch for sustainable fisheries management. Understanding their interrelationships is…