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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

deep-sea fisheries  

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  • Information Deep-sea fisheries take place at great depths (between 200-2000 meters), on continental slopes, oceanic seamounts, ridge systems banks. These fisheries target demersal/benthic species using a range of gears including bottom and mid-water trawls, pots and longlines.

    Created: 5/25/21

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