Kicking off in 2021 in collaboration with NOAA, the Gray FishTag research (GFR) team deployed three Wildlife Computer MiniPSAT tags to track the migration and behavior of swordfish.
GFR is an essential tool for promoting the sustainability of marine game fish and increasing public resource awareness. The program collects information in real-time, producing valuable scientific data directly from fishermen in every part of the world. In addition, it connects professional fishermen and angling enthusiasts with the scientific community, which is interested in relevant data.
“We work with many recreational anglers who have an interest and passion for a particular fishery and would like to know more about their migration and growth,” said Roxanne Willmer from Gray FishTag Research. “We offer tagging supplies for tax-deductible donations to recreational anglers.”
The satellite tagging efforts are much different than GFR’s tagging program efforts. First, the highly technical satellite tags are extremely costly, and you must have the proper software to analyze the data collected. The research team deploys those.
“Our green spaghetti tags [MiniPSAT tags], that are used by captains and anglers, have a preprinted tag number that matches a tag data card,” said Willmer. “Once that tag is deployed, the tag data card is completed, and...
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