A surrounding net is a
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surrounding net — a surface net supported by floats which traps fish both underneath and from the sides. There is a purse line at the net bottom which closes the net and prevents fish escaping downward. See also purse seine, lampara net … Dictionary of ichthyology
net — net1 nettable, adj. netlike, adj. /net/, n., v., netted, netting. n. 1. a bag or other contrivance of strong thread or cord worked into an open, meshed fabric, for catching fish, birds, or other animals: a butterfly net. 2. a piece of meshed… … Universalium
NET — National Educational Television. * * * ▪ mesh an open fabric of thread, cord, or wire, the intersections of which are looped or knotted so as to form a mesh. Nets are primarily used for fishing. The early stages in the manufacture and … Universalium
surrounding gill net — a coastal Japanese net comprised of gill nets inside a surrounding net. The surrounding net is set from boats around a fish school, the gill nets are lowered into the enclosed space that is formed, and fish driven into them from the surrounding… … Dictionary of ichthyology
Cast net — A fisherman casting a net in Kerala, India A cast net, also called a throw net, is a net used for fishing. It is a circular net with small weights distributed around its edge. The net is cast or thrown by hand in such a manner that it spreads out … Wikipedia
Ghost net — For the computer malware spying operation, see GhostNet. Sea turtle entangled in a ghost net Ghost nets are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by fishermen. These nets, often nearly invisible in the dim light, can be left… … Wikipedia
Hand net — Fishing for salmon with a hand or dip net on the Fraser River, Canada A hand net, also called a scoop net, is a net or mesh basket held open by a hoop. It may or may not be on the end of a handle. Hand nets have been used since antiquity and can… … Wikipedia
Controversies surrounding Royal Dutch Shell — There have been concerns over Royal Dutch Shell over environmental and health and safety related issues as well as in respect of its businesses practices and priorities. In recent times Shell’s management has acknowledged some of these problems… … Wikipedia
Mosquito net — Ceiling hung mosquito netting. Frame hung mosquito netting … Wikipedia
No net loss wetlands policy — No net loss is the United States government s overall policy goal regrading wetlands preservation. The goal of the policy is to balance wetland loss due to economic development with wetlands reclamation, mitigation, and restorations efforts, so… … Wikipedia
