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