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08:27 Jul 29, 2010 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Fisheries / fish farms, mussel farmin | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Daniela Zambrini Italy Local time: 11:22 | ||||||
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4 | longline |
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3 | headrope |
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longline Explanation: http://www.fao.org/docrep/009/a0141e/A0141E03.htm Mussels are farmed using a series of buoys and ropes. A line of buoys is anchored to the sea floor at both ends, using a rope (referred to as a longline) on either side. These longlines can not exceed 110m in length. Attached to the longline at regular intervals is the growing line, which is a single rope that can be up to several kilometres long Reference: http://www.seafoodindustry.co.nz/musselfarming |
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headrope Explanation: http://www.seafish.org/upload/file/about_us/Aqua Level 2 Rop... A typical longline in the UK would consist of either a single or double headrope supported by grey plastic floats at regular intervals. The line is anchored to the seabed or shore at either end. The specification of the anchor system is tailored to the local conditions. The length of the line can be varied to suit the location, but it is generally between 200 – 400 m. The spacing of the plastic floats (buoys) depends upon their buoyancy and the expected load upon the line. Generally, they are spaced at up to 3 m apart. Rope of between 20 – 32 mm diameter is commonly used for the headlines. The separation between longlines is largely dependent upon the size of the servicing vessel; sufficient clearance should be allowed to enable the vessel to work and manoeuvre safely. In some locations, the longlines may be kept slightly submerged in order to avoid disturbance from wave action |
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