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Identifier: Throw Trap
Instrument / Gear: Gear
Instrument Type: Traps and Pots
Description:

Throw traps are open ended boxes that are tossed into the environment that is being surveyed to randomly discern a survey area. The vegetation and fauna contained in the trap are then measured and assessed. Throw traps can be made of various types of materials depending on the intended use.

Record Created: January 30, 2018 8:38 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
Record Last Modified: January 30, 2018 8:38 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
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