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RS/L/TT/011: Temporal and operational effects on the catch rates of Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in gillnet fishery of Sri Lanka

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RS/L/TT/011: Temporal and operational effects on the catch rates of Skipjack ...
Abstract

The aim of the present study is to examine the relative influence of temporal and operational factors to change the catch rates of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in the gillnet fishery of Sri Lanka. Skipjack tuna is the key target species in the gillnet fishery. Gillnets are sometimes operated as a gear combination and the most popular gear combination is gillnet–longline combination. Apart from that, gillnet-handline and gillnet-ringnet are other frequently used gear combinations in S...

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pelamis) , Skip , jack , tuna , (Katsuwonus
Category
Resources Survey
environmental resources, protection and conservation. Examples: environmental pollution, waste storage and treatment, environmental impact assessment, monitoring environmental risk, nature reserves, landscape
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Sri Lanka
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English
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Haputhantri, S.S.K., 2016. Temporal and operational effects on the catch rates of Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) in gillnet fishery of Sri Lanka , IOTC–2...

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