Fig. 1 Side view of a typical fish pot used by Virgin Island 



fishermen. Materials consist of wood strips and chicken wire. 

 These pots were very effective for capturing small tropical 

 reef fishes such as squirrelfish and groupers. 





Fig. 2 Detailed view of the tunnel and gate of a typical Virgin 

 Island fish pot. The tunnel exit is positioned at the 

 bottom; therefore, fish must swim downward into the pot. 



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