. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Fishing: a rislcy business Hauling in the net, pulling up the dredge or just leaving the dock can be dangerous when it comes to commercial fishing. Sea Grant fisheries agents Wayne Wes- cott. Bob Hines and Jim Bahen say the danger is created by a combination of factors. • The weather. A sudden squall, high seas or icy conditions can land even the most experienced mates in the drink or capsize a boat. Such weather increases the likelihood of drownings. • Navigational hazards. Inlets and shift- ing sand bars
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. Fishing: a rislcy business Hauling in the net, pulling up the dredge or just leaving the dock can be dangerous when it comes to commercial fishing. Sea Grant fisheries agents Wayne Wes- cott. Bob Hines and Jim Bahen say the danger is created by a combination of factors. • The weather. A sudden squall, high seas or icy conditions can land even the most experienced mates in the drink or capsize a boat. Such weather increases the likelihood of drownings. • Navigational hazards. Inlets and shift- ing sand bars can ground a boat, leaving it at the mercy of crashing waves. Or a rugged sea floor can cut a hole in the boat and cause it to sink. • Balance. Shrimp boats, for instance, are top-heavy when the outriggers are up and can roll over if seas are rough. The same is true of overloaded scallop boats. • Gear. Winches and capstan heads, used to pull in line, cable and nets, can be extremely dangerous. It is all too easy to get caught in this gear and lose a finger or arm. Overhead, swinging trawl doors or heavy nets can deal a lethal blow to a careless crew member. ISiffillilit»fiii«iii^NW But Wescott, Hines and Bahen agree that a well-trained, cautious crew and a properly maintained boat can reduce the risk of an accident. Pholo by Gene Furr. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original UNC Sea Grant College Program. [Raleigh, N. C. : UNC Sea Grant College Program]
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