* Most suitable for collecting planktons
distributed vertically between 0 to 50 meters.
* The head portion is made of canvas and is funnel-shaped for
better water flow.
Opening (cm)
Filter portion opening diameter (cm)
Lateral length (cm)
Net material
22.5 (0.04m²)
46（0.17m²）
80
13XX （100μ）
●Plankton/Larvae Net
* Most suitable for slow-towing while
collecting planktons and larvae distributed in surface layer.
Opening (cm)
Lateral length (cm)
Net material
30 (0.09m²)
100
13XX （100μ）
●North
Pacific Standard Plankton Net (Norpac Net)
* Adapted as the standard net by Pacific
Oceanographic Conference and used during the Japan Current
Cooperative Research.
* This net is an elongated cone-shaped net for quantitative
sampling of macro-planktons.
Opening (cm)
Lateral length (cm)
Net material
45 (0.16m²)
180
54GG （315μ）
●Simplified
Plankton Net
* A short cone-shaped simplified plankton
net for surface use at river, lake, swamps and for educational
use.
* Bottom tube is made of transparent plastic and is attached with
a pinchcock.
Model no.
Opening (cm)
Lateral length (cm)
Net material
KP-20
20 (0.03m²)
50
13XX （100μ）
KP-25
25 (0.05m²)
60
KP-30
30 (0.07m²)
75
●Nakai
Plankton Net
* Adapted by Experimental Fishery Station to
collect micro-planktons distributed vertically.
Opening (cm)
Lateral length (cm)
Length of Leno woven net (cm)
Length of net (cm)
Net material
45（0.16m²）
98
18
80
54GG (315μ)
●Larval
Net
* Most suitable for slow-towing while
collecting planktons and small fishes distributed in surface
layer.
* It can also be towed vertically or in slope by using winch.
