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Another major
change has been in the technology used by the commercial fleet
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two components
to this
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1. Fleet fishing
power
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electronics allow tracking of fish stocks,
location of habitat, location of nets
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communication among fishermen can
concentrate fishing effort.
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Communication with business/markets dictate
fishing patterns
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Size of vessels. Larger with more safety features can fish in more inclement weather. Year round in some areas.
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Processing abilities. Large tug can process on board, live on board, produce ice, expanding range of
fleet.
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