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Fig. 4 | Animal Biotelemetry

Fig. 4

From: Recommendations towards the establishment of best practice standards for handling and intracoelomic implantation of data-storage and telemetry tags in tropical tunas

Fig. 4

BCT implantation into a yellowfin tuna demonstrating (1) an insertion point for a sea-water hose to irrigate fish gills; (2) the positioning the fish ventral side up with care not to damage any fins; (3) positioning the tail to avoid possible contact with hard parts of the cradle frame when the fish’s length is larger than the cradle length; (4) securing of the cradle on the vessel working deck; and (5) the cradle design with stable legs that ensures it is at a comfortable height for BCT implementation

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Animal Biotelemetry

ISSN: 2050-3385