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OceanSAMP Fisheries Maps |
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Combined Fishing Areas An map depicting the intersection of the fixed gear, mobile gear, and recreational fishing areas. |
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Fixed Gear Fishing Areas Fishing grounds used by RI commercial fixed gear fishermen. Fixed gear encompasses lobster pots, fish pots, and gill nets. |
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Mobile Gear Fishing Areas Fishing grounds used by RI commercial mobile gear fishermen. Mobile gear fisheries include trawling and scallop dredging. |
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Recreational Fishing Areas Fishing grounds used by RI recreational fishermen. |
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Historic
Trawling Intensity Historic trawl fishing grounds within Rhode Island's adjacent state and federal waters. Data are based on maps that were developed in 1972-1973. |
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