12 Questions
What is the primary objective of net preservation?
To kill microorganisms
How does net preservation help in avoiding knot slippage?
By increasing the longevity and strength of the net
What does preserving fishing nets with sunlight and chemicals help prevent?
Oxidation of the net
Why is it necessary to make fishing gear of nonliving plant fibers?
To protect from destructive effects of water, air, and sunlight
Which action is NOT an advantage of net preservation mentioned in the text?
Avoiding the action of chemicals
What effect does moisture content have on nonliving plant fibers in fishing gear?
Weakens and rots them
What is the purpose of coating nets with tar or linseed oil?
To prevent oxidation by the oxygen in the air
Why do French sardine fishermen use a combination of soap and bluestone on their nets?
To improve visibility for the fish
What is the main function of net preservation?
To prevent knot slippage
How does sterilization through sunlight contribute to net preservation?
By destroying harmful microorganisms on the nets
Why are fishing nets coated with chemicals for protection from bacterial putrefaction?
To prevent bacterial decay of the fibers
In what way does making fishing nets bluish green help in catching fish?
By camouflaging the nets in water
Test your knowledge on net preservation methods which involve using chemicals, biological extracts, or other means to protect nets from bacteria and microorganisms. Learn about the objectives and advantages of net preservation.
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