scientific fishery survey

scientific fishery survey
studies from a vessel aimed at increasing scientific knowledge of the fishery. Usually exempt from fishing regulations. As it uses standard gear, it is not affected by the commercial need to change gear in response to economic needs, thus giving a clearer picture of abundance

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