EVOLUTION OF SUITABLE TYPE OF BOTTOM TRAWLS FOR THE MEDIUM SIZE STEEL TRAWLWERS OF ORISSA FISHERIES DEPARTMENT

Abstract

This paper deals with the results of fishing operations
conducted with conventional trawls of size 22.3 - 25.6 m. and
gear of 32 m. long wing and bulged belly designed and
developed at this Institute, from four medium size trawlers of
Orissa Fisheries Department during .1970-71 and 1971-72 fishing
seasons. By employing suitable and standard size gear there
was proper utilisation of the engine power with resultant
increase in the total landings of shrimps and bottom and
off bottom fishes.