Trawlers: Understanding Fishing Vessels and Their Nets

Trawler is a type of fishing vessel that uses a trawl (a type of fishing net) to catch fish. The word "trawler" is derived from the verb "to trawl", which means to drag or pull a fishing net through the water. Trawlers are typically used to catch fish that live near the bottom of the ocean, such as cod, flounder, and haddock.