seine net
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A seine net is a large fishing net with weights on one edge and floats on the other. It hangs vertically in the water and is used to encircle and catch fish by pulling the ends together or drawing them ashore. Seine nets are a type of surrounding net, which are used to capture fish by encircling them.12
There are different types of seine nets:
* Beach seines are used near beaches and can be hauled ashore with their catch.23
* Purse seines are operated from boats in deep water. A cable at the bottom of the net is pulled to close it, preventing fish from escaping by diving.24
Seine nets are used to catch various fish, including sardines, herring, salmon, and tuna. Historically, seine nets have been used since at least the early Middle Ages, with origins tracing back to Latin and Greek.241
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