Gillnet Fishing Diagram - How Gillnets Work in Marine Environments #118850 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts a traditional gillnet setup used in commercial or artisanal fishing, where two parallel net panels (labeled 1) are suspended vertically in the water column using surface floats (2) and weighted anchors (3). The net is stretched between two vessels or fixed points, allowing target fish to swim into the mesh and become entangled by their gills. The background shows a mountainous coastline, indicating nearshore deployment in sheltered waters.

Used on educational, fisheries management, or marine conservation web pages to explain passive fishing gear mechanics; matches user intent for learning about fishing methods, gear types, or environmental impact assessments.