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Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.

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Mackerel stocks near breaking point because of overfishing, say experts (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I suppose that is a good point too, green shore crabs are pretty common. Apparently brown crabs can be found although I think they are usually in deeper water. But generally can't find too much local information, its all about catching popular fish rather than crabs.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You might be able to find a public pier where you could toss a crab pot from if you want to try deeper water.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I had a couple of nets but nothing was interested in them off the end of the pier. Tried the shore end of the pier and caught one much faster, then one of my nets got stuck to the pier, line snapped trying to pull it in by force. Was hoping the net would rip first but I suspect that he metal ring got caught on something rather than just the net.

I guess I could try buying a few more nets and trying in other places. As they are just a couple of metal rings and a thin net I could carry quite a few of them to put out at once. Also could be worth trying other baits.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You might also try the style of trap that is enclosed rather than a net. They're less convenient as far as size goes, but you're less likely to have crabs coming and going that way because they can't figure out how to get out.

For bait, my favorite is fish scraps. I've also had good luck with chicken, squid, canned tuna, canned cat food.... The stinkier, the better, of course.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

Its for placing in short term, also not so sure where fishing regulations go with traps, if they need to be registered or what ever. These types of nets are sold to tourists in every seaside town I have seen. Although usually in bright colours and a big markup they are otherwise the same.

The size is also quite an issue, the nets fit in a backpack easily, I don't think the enclosed traps would.