Figure 7. — Triangular trap nets used by Coloiijbian fishermen 

 for catching shrimp near Barranquilla, Colombia. The nets 

 shown in this photograph are in an inverted position from 

 that used when fishing. 



The fishermen are paid by the measure which contains about hs 

 to 5 pounds of whole shrimp. Price varies according to demand, ranging 

 between 1 and 3 pesos 12/ (about 21 to 63 cents) a measure. 



There are five shrimp trawlers on the Pacific coast, three of 

 which have freezing facilities. The trawls are the Gulf of Mexico flat 

 design with a spread of 75 to 95 feet at the mouth. Lazy lines are used 

 and one trawler, at least, uses lU-foot leaders between the wings and the 

 doors. Fishing is performed only during daylight hours. The freezer 

 ships usually pack and freeze after nightfall. 



12/ The free-market rate of the peso fluctuates almost daily, 

 in May 1956 about U.6o pesos to the United States dollar. 



It averaged 



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