At the Purse-seine Or Ring netting will be a big one Net curtain in a circle around a school of fish. The lower part of the net is then drawn together, similar to a drawstring bag, trapping the school of fish within the net, allowing controlled to be brought on board. This method is mainly used for pelagic fish species used, i.e. in species that live in open water and not directly on the seabed.
One key advantage The purse seine fishing method involves the fishing gear no direct contact to the seabed. This means that sensitive seabed structures are not disturbed. If targeted is fished on visible swarms and the method Responsibly used, it is also very efficient and selective. However, the actual assessment always depends on the target species, fishing area, stock status, fishing gear, and fishery control.
Also from Qualitative view offers the ring seining fishery many advantages. The fish is not dragged across the seabed and at careful On-board handling less heavily burdened. Short Biting times, fast Sorting and Direct Cooling is crucial for the goods to remain in a very good condition remains.
Especially with small Day boat, and which call at their home port again in a short time and the goods Directly to the auction bring, allows you to High quality freshness reach. For the professional seafood trade, purse seine catches are therefore particularly interesting, as origin, fishing duration, and processing Transparent are understandable.