Definitions
- Referring to a type of fishing boat that uses a large net called a seine to catch fish. - Talking about the act of fishing using a seine net. - Describing a person who fishes using a seine net.
- Referring to a type of fishing boat that uses a heavy metal frame called a drag to catch fish. - Talking about the act of fishing using a drag net. - Describing a person who fishes using a drag net.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of fishing boats.
- 2Both use nets to catch fish.
- 3Both are used in commercial fishing.
- 4Both require a crew to operate.
- 5Both are used to catch a variety of fish species.
What is the difference?
- 1Equipment: A seiner uses a large net called a seine, while a dragger uses a heavy metal frame called a drag.
- 2Method: A seiner encircles a school of fish with the seine net, while a dragger drags the net along the ocean floor to catch bottom-dwelling fish.
- 3Target: A seiner is used to catch surface-dwelling fish such as herring, mackerel, and salmon, while a dragger targets bottom-dwelling fish such as cod, flounder, and shrimp.
- 4Size: A seiner is typically smaller than a dragger.
- 5Location: A seiner is often used in coastal waters, while a dragger is used in deeper offshore waters.
Remember this!
Seiner and dragger are both types of fishing boats used in commercial fishing. However, the difference between seiner and dragger is their equipment, method, target, size, and location. A seiner uses a large net called a seine to encircle surface-dwelling fish, while a dragger uses a heavy metal frame called a drag to catch bottom-dwelling fish by dragging the net along the ocean floor.
