aro

English translation: crabbing net

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Spanish term or phrase:aro
English translation:crabbing net
Entered by: Albert Brandt

04:51 May 6, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Fisheries / marine biology
Spanish term or phrase: aro
"aro" como un "arte de pesca", referring to a method of collecting samples of swimming crabs on Mexico's Pacific coast. I imagine it refers to a net attached to a metal hoop/ring with which one scoops up specimens - but what's it called?
Albert Brandt
Local time: 16:54
crabbing net
Explanation:
It seems to be the accepted term - see photo in Web reference
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Peter Haden
Local time: 22:54
Grading comment
The photo convinced me: thanks , Peter!
Al Brandt

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Summary of answers provided
4crabbing net
Peter Haden
4haul net
Jennifer Smith


  

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crabbing net


Explanation:
It seems to be the accepted term - see photo in Web reference


    Reference: http://tinyurl.com/3f6wt
Peter Haden
Local time: 22:54
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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The photo convinced me: thanks , Peter!
Al Brandt
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haul net


Explanation:
Another possibility perhaps.

Haul net-a fishing gear similar to a Danish seine, but operated from a small boat in shallow water (less than 5 m) or from the shore. Unlike a Danish seine, it has short ropes and is hand-hauled while the boat is stationary.




    Reference: http://www.agriculture.gov.au/product4.cfm?display2=Fisherie...
    Reference: http://www.daff.gov.au/content/output.cfm?&OBJECTID=D2C48F86...
Jennifer Smith
Local time: 14:54
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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