| Identifier: | Skimmer Trawl |
|---|---|
| Instrument / Gear: | Gear |
| Instrument Type: | Trawl Nets |
| Description: |
A skimmer trawl extends from the outrigger of a vessel with a cable and a lead weight which hold the trawl mouth open (instead of floats and chains). Skimmers are only used in shallow waters because of the way they are constructed. |
| Record Created: | January 30, 2018 8:28 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
| Record Last Modified: | January 30, 2018 8:28 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov |
