Statistical modelling of the selectivity of trawl nets

This thesis develops statistical methodology for modelling the selectivity of fishing nets, using data from covered codend experiments of fishing trawls. First, the effects of subsampling an experimental catch instead of measuring the entire catch are investigated. Often the subsample is not taken a...

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Main Author: Holtrop, G.
Published: University of Aberdeen 1998
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.263211