Tagging and Tracking Technologies for Freshwater and Marine Fishes

Abstract

This technical note presents an overview of tagging options, telemetry hardware (receiver, hydrophones, etc.,), detection ranges, fish capture and handling procedures, and tag attachment methods for consideration when designing and executing studies to tag and track aquatic and marine fish species. The existing technology is summarized with regard to capabilities, costs, availability, and advantages and disadvantages of each type.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA430429

Entities

People

  • Kevin J. Reine

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Systems Analysis and Design