Smart gear weighted longline catches more - and cuts turtle by-catch

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Australian Fishery Management Authority has tested the weighted deep-set tuna longline system developed by fisherman Steve Beverly. The results showed that the product increased the tuna catches. Even the by-catches of turtles were reduced through the system. Beverly won International Smart Gear prize for the product.

Publisher: EMAP Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Fishing News International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0015-3044
Year: 2005
Australia, Product development, Methods, Innovations, Testing, Achievements and awards, Control, Fishers (Persons), Longlining (Fisheries), Bycatch, Beverly, Steve

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Longline chart plotters pinpoints best catches

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The chart plotter Trax PC, developed by Elcon, Iceland in collaboration with Dutch company EDC shows the fishermen, which hooks in a boat's sets are taking the most fish. The plotter is discussed for its salient features.

Publisher: EMAP Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Fishing News International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0015-3044
Year: 2003
Fisheries navigation, Fishery navigation, Plotting charts

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Latest doors 'save fuel' off South Africa

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New fishing vessel doors developed by Iceland based fishing equipment manufacturer Polar Doors have been successful in saving fuel in fishing vessels. The features of this product named as Neptune discussed.

Publisher: EMAP Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Fishing News International
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0015-3044
Year: 2006
Management dynamics, Ship Building and Repairing, Fishing Vessels, Management, Company business management, Fishing boats, Energy efficiency, Neptune (Fishing equipment)

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