Night gillnetting in Bolivia

Credit: Leon Felipe Alviz (Bolivia)

The photos show the night gill netting in Bolivia. According to fishery regulation, the type of nets as well as its mesh size is determined. Of course this will be related to the target species. Generally, predatory species of greatest commercial value are targeted in night fishing whereas fishing boats of three people are commonly used.

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