OBJECTIVES: a. To determine the efficiency of Beam, Triple and Prawn
trawling methods for the harvesting of scatlops.
b. To investigate the difference in efficiency between the
sputnik dredge and the Japanese Keta-ami dredge.
c. To investigate the difference in bottom damage between the
sputnik and...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE TAS)
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During the 3 years of the study, scallop spatfall was observed to occur over a short period (October-December) after the scallops had spawned in spring. Growth was rapid and scallops reached an acceptable harvestable size of 70mm within 16 months. Spatfall one year can therefore be related to...