. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. OCEAN PERCH FISHING Otter trawls are the most commonly used gear in the Atlantic coast fishery for ocean perch, with a trawling depth of approximately 300 to 750 feet. In the Pacific, the high-opening otter trawls are the most effective because the Pacific varieties do not congregate so close to the bottom as other species of these CONSERVATION Research vessels of the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Commercial Fisheries make regular information gathering cruises which enable scientists and fishery biologists
. Commercial fisheries review. Fisheries; Fish trade. OCEAN PERCH FISHING Otter trawls are the most commonly used gear in the Atlantic coast fishery for ocean perch, with a trawling depth of approximately 300 to 750 feet. In the Pacific, the high-opening otter trawls are the most effective because the Pacific varieties do not congregate so close to the bottom as other species of these CONSERVATION Research vessels of the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Commercial Fisheries make regular information gathering cruises which enable scientists and fishery biologists to learn more about ocean perch and other fish, their environments, and factors affecting abundance. Regulations controlling trawl net mesh sizes are already in effect in some fisheries and are a part of the International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, whose 14 members include the United States, Canada, and 12 European countries. At the present time studies are being made and regulations considered by Bureau scientists which might be incorporated through ICNAF to prevent the depletion of ocean perch. USES OF OCEAN PERCH Ocean perch is an excellent food fish. The flesh, when cooked, is white and flaky and has a delicate flavor. Almost the entire catch of these fish is filleted, frozen, packaged, and sold at frozen seafood counters across the United States. There are usually about 8 fillets to a 1-pound package, they are moderate in price, entirely edible, and are easy and attractive to prepare and serve. (Source: National Marketing Services Office, BCF, Dept. of the Interior, 100 East Ohio, Room 526, Chicago, 111. 60611.). 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 United States. National Marine Fisheries Service; U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service; United States. Bureau of Commericia
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