The Investigation on Some Biological Characteristics and Fishing Data of Pelagic Fishes Which Caught by Midwater Trawl in the Black Sea

Abstract

In this research, it was investigated that length and weight characteristics and catch efficiency of pelagic fishes which caught by midwater trawl in respect to protect fisheries between November 2004-May 2005 in the Middle Black Sea. Sampling maintained monthly on total 70 fishing operations. Engraulis encrasicolus L, 1758, Trachurus trachurus L, 1758, Sprattus sprattus phalericus Risso, 1826, Pomatomus saltatrix and Alosa pontica Eichw, 1838 were intensive fished, respectively by midwater trawl in fishing season. Finally, according to results of this investigation, the importance of midwater trawls used fishing pelagic is increasing.