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Surrounding Net (FGT_10)
DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.
RDF: fgt_10.ttl
- Name
surroundingNet- Attribute
- FGT Fishing Gear Type
- Definition
- A large mesh net that surrounds the species from both sides as well as underneath, generally with a float line on top and a leadline on the bottom.
- Description
- Small open boats or canoes may be used to set the net around the fish. A certain area is encircled by the net, noise or other means (frequently, by fishers moving themselves in the water) are used to scare the fish to gill or entangle themselves in the netting surrounding them.
- Synonyms
- Encircling Net
- Accepted
- 2013-10-18
- Allowed for
- FC187 Fishery Species Distribution
Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.