Author/Authors :
Akyol, Okan Ege Üniversitesi - Su Ürünleri Fakültesi, Turkey , Ceyhan, Tevfik Ege Üniversitesi - Su Ürünleri Fakültesi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Coastal fisheries and fishing resources of Gökçeada Island (Aegean Sea)
Abstract :
This study reports fishing activities and fishing resources of coastal fisheries in Gökçeada Island. The technical characteristics of set net, handline and longlines in the island were also exposed. A total of 5 various types set nets of which three trammel nets and the others gill nets and 4 type hand/longlines were determined from coastal fisheries in the area. Technical characteristics of these gears were identified according to the FAO catalogue.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Coastal fishery , set net , longline , Gökçeada Island , Aegean Sea.
JournalTitle :
Ege Journal Of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
