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NOAA Photo Library Image - fish0825

Purse seine being closed prior to harvesting the tuna. The small boat is used to make noise and keep the tuna within the net prior to closing.

Image ID: fish0825, NOAA's Fisheries Collection
Location: Tropical Pacific Ocean
Photo Date: 1966 August


Category: Fisheries/Commercial Fishing/Technique Purse Seine/

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