Studies on the suitability of HDPE material for gill nets

The suitability of HDPE yarn and HDPE twine in place of nylon for gill nets has been studied. As regards total catch nylon gill net is found to be better than HDPEnets. However, statistical analysis of the catch in respect of quality fishes shows that HDPE yarn nets are equally efficient as nylon nets.

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Main Authors: Subramania Pillai, N., Boopendranath, M.R., Kunjipalu, K.K.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1989
Subjects:Fisheries, gear selectivity, gill nets, yarns, gear materials,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/34142
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Summary:The suitability of HDPE yarn and HDPE twine in place of nylon for gill nets has been studied. As regards total catch nylon gill net is found to be better than HDPEnets. However, statistical analysis of the catch in respect of quality fishes shows that HDPE yarn nets are equally efficient as nylon nets.