| Identifier: | Otter Trawl |
|---|---|
| Instrument / Gear: | Gear |
| Instrument Type: | Trawl Nets |
| Description: |
A basic otter trawl consists of a heavy mesh bag with wings on each side designed to funnel shrimp and fish into the cod end. A pair of otter boards or trawl doors positioned at the end of each wing hold the mouth of the net open by exerting a hydrodynamic downward and outward force at towing speed. |
| Record Created: | January 30, 2018 8:26 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
| Record Last Modified: | January 30, 2018 8:26 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
