Publication Date:
2021-07-15
Description:
Comparative studies of monofilament and multifilament gillnets in Lake Kainji was carried out at Monai fishing village of Lake Kainji. A total number of six nets (3 multifilament and 3 monofilament gillnets) each measuring l5 meters in length and 3 meter depth were constructed; Kuralon ropes were used as footrope and headrope, synthetic corks as float and lead as weight. The net were set in the evening (between 5:00pm and 6:00pm) and hauled in the morning (between 8am and 9am) thereby maintaining a soaked time of about l5 hours.The species captured were: Oreochromis niloticus, Oreochromis aureus, Sarotherodon galileus, Tilapia mariae, Synodontis nigaita, Alestes baromoze, Distichodus rostratus, Tilapia dageti. The result obtained from the fish caught shows that Monofilament gill net had a better performance than Multifilament gill net; this was attributed to the looseness and flexibility as well as the transparent nature of the net which makes it invisible in water. However, from the statistical analysis (variance test) carried out, there was no significant (P〉0.05) difference in numbers and weight of fish species caught by the two nets.
Description:
Includes: 3 tables.;Also includes: 5 references.
Keywords:
Fisheries
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Lates niloticus
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Oreochromis niloticus
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Oreochromis aureus
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Tilapia mariae
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Tilapia dageti
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Nigeria
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Kainji L.
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Monofilament
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Multifilament
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freshwater environment
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Gillnets
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Construction
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Catch composition
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Flexibility
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Transparency
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Mesh selectivity
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Visibility
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Netting materials
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Artisanal fishing
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Lake fisheries
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Comparative studies
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Gear research
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Gear selectivity
Repository Name:
AquaDocs
Type:
conference_item
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Format:
application/pdf
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
115-117
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