The Effects of Biotelemetry Transmitter Presence and Attachment Procedures on Fish Physiology and Behavior

Bridger, C. J.; Booth, R. K.

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“…Using clove oil as the anesthetic (1.5 lL of clove oil/L of water; mean application time ¼ 7.8 min, SE ¼ 1.6 min; Ferry 2003;Cooke et al 2004), fish were first weighed (g) and measured (TL, mm). Tags were then surgically implanted (Bridger and Booth 2003) using a sterile scalpel to make a small, 2-3-cm-long incision 2 cm above the ventral midline and approximately 1.5 cm behind the pelvic fin. Through this opening, we inserted the tag into the peritoneal cavity and closed the incision with Monocryl dissolvable sutures using a cutting needle.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Seasonal Use of a New England Estuary by Foraging Contingents of Migratory Striped Bass

Pautzke¹,

Mather²,

Finn³

et al. 2010

Trans Am Fish Soc

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Abstract.-Using acoustic telemetry on migratory striped bass Morone saxatilis in Plum Island Estuary (PIE), Massachusetts, we found that striped bass (335-634 mm total length) tagged in the spring and summer Striped bass spent the most time in two specific reaches: middle Plum Island Sound and lower Rowley River. In both years, three different use-groups of striped bass were observed in PIE. Short-term visitors (n ¼ 24) stayed in the estuary only briefly (range ¼ 5-20 d). Two groups of seasonal residents stayed for more than 30 d, either in the Rowley River (n ¼ 14) or in Plum Island Sound (n ¼ 22). Within PIE, the two seasonal-resident use-groups may be foraging contingents that learn how to feed efficiently in specific parts of the estuary. These distinct within-estuary use patterns could have different implications for striped bass condition and prey impact.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Seasonal Use of a New England Estuary by Foraging Contingents of Migratory Striped Bass

Pautzke¹,

Mather²,

Finn³

et al. 2010

Trans Am Fish Soc

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“…The first three weeks of their activity were not analysed due to the possible impact of the implantation on the fish's spatial and temporal activity (Bridger and Booth, 2003). The tracking therefore started on 2nd November.…”

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Move or die: change in European catfish (Silurus glanisL.) behaviour caused by oxygen deficiency

Daněk

Kalous

Petrtýl

et al. 2014

Knowl. Managt. Aquatic Ecosyst.

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Key-words:invasive species, Silurus glanis, winter, behaviour, hypoxia European catfish (Silurus glanis L.) is a large predatory fish native to an extensive area in Europe. It has been introduced to its western and southern parts, where it is considered an invasive species with a negative impact on native fishes. European catfish is a territorial species exhibiting site fidelity. Cold water in winter usually leads catfish to exhibit notably low activity. Nevertheless, our telemetric study on 19 juvenile individuals of S. glanis provides information on their unexpected high activity and displacement in winter. Our data reveal that these behavioural changes were caused by oxygen deficiency. Our data also indicate that oxygen deficits may induce migrations of this species. RÉSUMÉBouger ou mourir : changement de comportement du silure glane (Silurus glanis L.) causé par un manque d'oxygène Mots-clés : espèces envahissantes, Silurus glanis, hiver, comportement, hypoxieLe silure glane (Silurus glanis L.) est un grand poisson prédateur indigène à une vaste aire en Europe. Il a été introduit dans les parties occidentales et méridio-nales de cette aire, où il est considéré comme une espèce envahissante ayant un impact négatif sur les poissons indigènes. Le silure glane est une espèce territoriale présentant une fidélité au site. L'eau froide en hiver entraîne généralement le silure glane à présenter notamment une faible activité. Néanmoins, notre étude té-lémétrique sur 19 individus juvéniles de S. glanis fournit des informations sur leur activité élevée inattendue et leur déplacement en hiver. Nos données révèlent que ces changements de comportement ont été causés par un manque d'oxygène. Nos données indiquent également que les déficits d'oxygène peuvent provoquer des migrations de cette espèce.

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“…There are three main methods for attaching electronic tags to fish, which are 1) surgical implantation in the body cavity, 2) external attachment, and 3) gastric insertion via the mouth ( Figure 5, Figure 6 and Table 1) (Jepsen et al, 2002;Bridger and Booth, 2003;Cooke et al, 2011a). The choice of tagging method depends on the morphology, size and life stage of the fish, habitat, duration of study, tag type and research question.…”

Section: Tagging Methods -How Can Telemetry Tags Be Attached To the Fishmentioning

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“…Negative effects by surgical implantation may be inflammations, infections, tag expulsion, altered behavior, decreased swimming performance, reduced feeding, reduced growth and increased mortality (Jepsen et al, 2002;Bridger and Booth, 2003;Thorstad et al, 2009;Cooke et al, 2011a). Expulsion of implanted tags may occur; through the incision, through an intact part of the body wall, or through the intestine (Jepsen et al, 2002, own observations).…”

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“…There are numerous studies of tagging effects in different fishes (reviewed by Jepsen et al, 2002;Bridger and Booth, 2003;Cooke et al, 2011a). Negative effects by surgical implantation may be inflammations, infections, tag expulsion, altered behavior, decreased swimming performance, reduced feeding, reduced growth and increased mortality (Jepsen et al, 2002;Bridger and Booth, 2003;Thorstad et al, 2009;Cooke et al, 2011a).…”

Section: Potential Tagging Effectsmentioning

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Thorstad¹,

Rikardsen²,

Alp³

et al. 2014

Turk. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci.

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An overview of electronic tags that can be used in fish research is given, including radio and acoustic transmitters, data storage tags (DST, also termed archival tags), pop-up satellite archival tags (PSAT) and passive integrated transponder tags (PIT-tag). Fish telemetry is a term used to describe the application of these methods. Typically, an electronic tag is attached to a free-swimming fish, and information on position, movements and/or measurements of environmental and physiological parameters can be recorded wirelessly by use of a mobile receiver or stationary loggers. For most methods, the fish need not to be recaptured to achieve data. However, DSTs record and store information on environmental and/or physiological parameters in the tag, and therefore need to be retrieved for downloading data. In the case of PSATs, stored data is transferred to satellites when the tag loosens from the fish and pops up to the surface, and in addition, the pop up position is recorded. The developments of telemetry methods have provided opportunities to reveal previously unknown information on fish behavior, habitat use and migrations in fresh water, estuaries, near-coastal areas and oceans, especially since extensive longterm data can be collected repeatedly from individual fish. Detailed information on fish behaviour and migrations is needed to better understand, protect and manage fishes in freshwater and marine systems. The development of successful management measures depends on knowledge of where fish reside and migrate during the day, season and year. There has been a tremendous increase in the use of electronic tagging methods, especially during the last 10-20 years. In addition to descriptive and ecological studies, the methods have been used to assess effects of for instance hydropower production, other river regulations, migration barriers, protected areas, fishing regulations, catch-and-release angling, hatchery-rearing, fish aggregating devices (FADs), water pollution and aquaculture. The main methods for attaching electronic tags to fish are 1) surgical implantation in the body cavity, 2) external attachment, and 3) gastric insertion via the mouth. Potential negative handling effects are inflammations, infections, tag expulsion, altered behavior, decreased swimming performance, reduced feeding, reduced growth and increased mortality. The catch, handling and tagging procedures should have minimal effects on the fish. If not, an anomalous behaviour caused by the tagging may be recorded instead of the natural behaviour, and the study is a failure from a scientific point of view. Furthermore, optimal anaesthetic and tagging methods are required to meet the ethical standards for use of experimental animals, and to ensure fish survival and welfare.

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The Effects of Biotelemetry Transmitter Presence and Attachment Procedures on Fish Physiology and Behavior

Cited by 316 publications

References 92 publications

Seasonal Use of a New England Estuary by Foraging Contingents of Migratory Striped Bass

Seasonal Use of a New England Estuary by Foraging Contingents of Migratory Striped Bass

Move or die: change in European catfish (Silurus glanisL.) behaviour caused by oxygen deficiency

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