Mollusk trap

                     In some parts of Thailand the traditional fish traps are now operated for squid and this kind of fishing seems to be spreading.  The shape of the trap used for this purpose is semi-cylindrical.  The top of the trap is covered with coconut leaves to provide shade.  The trap is suspended at one-third of the water depth under the surface.  A float with a bamboo pole marking the position is used to suspend the trap in water.
                     Then in 1997, while collapsible trap was widely used among the small scale fishermen, rectangular net case was modified to be more simple to catch sea snail (Babylonia areolata) with bait.

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