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then pulled toward the vessel and the fish are either lifted or pumped onboard the vessel.

Ramsar Convention                                                  The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. The Ramsar Convention was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. The convention aims to halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and to conserve, through wise use and management, those that remain.

recreational fishing                                               Taking marine species, including shells, not for commercial purposes and to avoid doubt, does not include an activity that constitutes commercial fishing.

stowed and secured                                                 All fishing apparatus, including nets and lines, are rendered inoperative in zones where fishing is not permitted, including that the apparatus is inboard the vessel and otherwise completely out of the water or as determined by the Director.

set net (menjala)                                                  A length of net set between 2 poles and deployed in a semicircle before the
                                                                   2 poles are brought together to form a full circle and capture the fish inside. Similar to haul netting.

transit                                                            Generally considered to be continuous and expeditious passage through an area. However, it also includes:

                                                                   -          maintaining position (without anchoring) in an area when required – for example, when waiting to enter a port
                                                                   -          stopping and anchoring when in distress or for the purpose of rendering assistance to persons, ships or aircraft in danger or distress.

trap, pot (bubuk)                                                  Traps and pots are made in a variety of shapes and sizes from various materials. They are generally baited to attract fish or crustaceans through one or more entrances or openings. Traps and pots are set on the seafloor and connected to a vertical line with a buoy on the surface of the water.

trawl (demersal)                                                   A cone-shaped mesh net towed through the water column on or near the seabed that may come into contact with the seabed during use. The net is held open horizontally by otter boards or trawl doors while towing. The bottom of the net opening generally has chains, rubber or steel bobbins and spacers threaded along its length to help reduce snagging by slightly lifting the net off the seafloor. The last section of the net is a cod end, where the catch is retained. Long metal cables connect the net and boards to a vessel. The cable length and mesh size vary depending on the species being targeted (fish or prawns). These nets can be towed by one vessel in various configurations such as 1 or 4 nets.

trawl (mid-water)                                                  A cone-shaped mesh net towed through the water column that does not come into contact with the seabed at any stage during use. The net is held open horizontally by otter boards or trawl doors while towing. The bottom of the net opening is weighted.