A fyke net set to catch nearshore fish near Kaktovik, Alaska
Detailed Description
A fyke net or fish trap used for continuous sampling of nearshore fish in shallow waters. Fish swimming along the beach are stopped by a small-mesh net that guides them in to one of these two underwater fish traps that are set side by side. Researchers visit nets at least once a day to identify, count, and release fish.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
public domain