What is Purse Seine Fishing?

Since 2016, Sea Shepherd Global has been providing the use of the M/Y Bob Barker as a civilian offshore patrol vessel to defend, conserve and protect critical tuna habitat in Central West Africa. In July 2017, just one month after Gabon declared the creation of the largest network of marine protection areas in Africa, Sea Shepherd has launched its second campaign in partnership with the Gabonese authorities.
By far, the majority of the fishing happening in Gabonese waters is done by Purse Seine vessels. But what are they, and how do they work?
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