The Composition and length frequency of Non-target fish catch using of Conical Lift Net in Babolsar and Amirabad Fishing Ports

Abstract

Introduction: The diameter of the ring connected to the balustrade Conical Lift Net was initially 1.5 m. But gradually the diameter of the attached ring increased Today it is about 4 meters. The seems to increase the diameter of the ring This increased the number of nontarget fish in this method.
Materials & Methods: The purpose of this study was length frequency and species composition of non-target fish caught in Conical Lift Net May 1997 in two fishing ports of Babolsar and Amirabad by four fishing vessels during 33 torrents at a depth of 40-50 m. After identifying the species caught, the total length and weight of the specimens were measured.
Result: From a the total of 193 fish caught, the highest and lowest percentage of total relative frequency fish species Alosa caspia were (37.8%) and Gasterosteus aculeatu (4.7%). Relative frequency of other species caught in Babolsar and Amirabad ports Syngnathus abaster were 38.8% and 28%, Gasterosteus aculeatu 50% and 0%, Mugilidae 11.11 and 18.2%, Alosa caspia 0% and 41.7%, respectively. Rutilus frisii kutum was 0% and 12%. The results also show that the frequency of fish caught in Amirabad fishing port is higher than Babolsar fishing port and strongly dependent on area (P<0.01).
Conclusion: The results indicate the high pressure resulting from the production of Bycatch fishing on non-commercial species in Amirabad fishing port. Most frequency in Babolsar and Amirabad fishery ports were respectively in the length class of 4.5-5.5 cm Gasterosteus aculeatu and length class of 15.5-5.5 cm Syngnathus abaster in fish.