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Electrofishing As A Sampling Method
Electrofishing As A Sampling Method
There are a number of ways to collect fish for management and
research, and there are various methods involving traps and nets to capture
different types of fish and each method has its own advantages and
shortcomings. The technique of electrofishing is perhaps one of the most
useful and effective for projects that require the collection of a
relatively large number of fish. Electrofishing involves the use of DC
current conducted through water to stun fish for collection. It may be
utilized in most aquatic environments. There are two primary adaptations of
this technique:
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