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The Assessment of Commercial Fishing Effort in Virginia Annual Report 1989
Davis, Joice S. Owens, James C. Loesch, Joseph G.
Davis, Joice S.
Owens, James C.
Loesch, Joseph G.
Abstract
This report summarizes an assessment of commercial fishing effort in the Chesapeake Bay and its Virginia tributaries during the period 1 October 1988 through 30 June 1989. Objectives of the study were: 1) to assess pound net fishing effort in Chesapeake Bay, in the James, York, Rappahannock, and Potomac rivers, and the Virginia tributaries to the Potomac River; and 2) to assess stake, anchor and drift gill net fishing effort in the James, York and Rappahannock rivers. The study period began on 1 October 1988 and ended on 30 June 1989. Data for fyke net, haul seine and mullet net fisheries, when available, have also been included.
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1989
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science