Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
VIMS Department/Program
Marine Advisory Services (MAS)
Publication Date
2008
Series
Virginia Marine Resource Report No. 2008-4 || VSG-08-03
Abstract
Initiated in 1995, the Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program (VGFTP) database is comprised of tagged fish records, and corresponding recaptured fish records. These records are primarily generated through contributed efforts of a dedicated corps of trained marine anglers targeting only a select number of target species. The recaptured fish records are the result of observant individuals noticing the tags in live or freshly-boxed/shipped fish. Recapture reports originate from a mix of sources, including marine anglers, commercial fishers, workers in fish packinghouses, wholesale and retail sellers of fish, and NOAA Fisheries observers on coastal trawl boats.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21220/V5VX3K
Keywords
fish tagging; fish populations; Virginia
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Lucy, J. A., & Gillingham, L. (2008) Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program Annual Report 2007. Virginia Marine Resource Report No. 2008-4 || VSG-08-03. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.21220/V5VX3K
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