Location
Groningen, The Netherlands
Event Website
http://fishpassage.umass.edu/
Start Date
24-6-2015 10:50 AM
End Date
24-6-2015 11:05 AM
Description
Abstract:
In contrast to the US, Canada, and Scandinavian Countries there are few and infrequent ecological studies on fish conducted in Europe which use telemetry systems such as hydro-acoustic, radio, or PIT technology. The reason for the infrequent use of these technologies is mostly the high cost of the equipment and lack of experienced staff to operate it. Within the framework of this introductory talk there will be an exemplary selection of recently conducted telemetry studies in Europe that demonstrate the application possibilities of these technologies and resultant findings. Due to the amended European Animal Welfare Act (2014) there exist diverse requirements for actual field work to consider, especially in protocols tagging of lamprey and other fish. The general lack of experience using telemetry technology in Europe makes it necessary to rely on international knowledge for selecting the most suitable technology for a particular research question, and established standards for handling and tagging of specimens to assure normal behaviour and avoid behavioural anomalies. This reliance on previous work completed around the world is fundamental in gaining reliable and significant results from future telemetry studies.
Session A7: Use of Telemetry for Fish Ecological Survey in Europe
Groningen, The Netherlands
Abstract:
In contrast to the US, Canada, and Scandinavian Countries there are few and infrequent ecological studies on fish conducted in Europe which use telemetry systems such as hydro-acoustic, radio, or PIT technology. The reason for the infrequent use of these technologies is mostly the high cost of the equipment and lack of experienced staff to operate it. Within the framework of this introductory talk there will be an exemplary selection of recently conducted telemetry studies in Europe that demonstrate the application possibilities of these technologies and resultant findings. Due to the amended European Animal Welfare Act (2014) there exist diverse requirements for actual field work to consider, especially in protocols tagging of lamprey and other fish. The general lack of experience using telemetry technology in Europe makes it necessary to rely on international knowledge for selecting the most suitable technology for a particular research question, and established standards for handling and tagging of specimens to assure normal behaviour and avoid behavioural anomalies. This reliance on previous work completed around the world is fundamental in gaining reliable and significant results from future telemetry studies.
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/fishpassage_conference/2015/June24/3