I mentioned last month about a volunteer-run organization that was looking for fishermen to tag dolphin, in the hope of finding out more about their migratory patterns, and helping towards conservation of the species. I wanted to share with you one of his typical news items, and the info to sign up for the program if you wish to participate.
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Marine Anglers;
Well it appears that we are into another typical year of dolphin fishing. That translates into a different dolphin seasonal occurrence and abundance pattern along the East Coast than observed in previous years. All of the six years studied have been different. Subsequently, I do not know what constitutes a “normal” dolphin season. But what I am happy to report is the number of fish tagged so far in 2008, while below last year, is well above the average number.
One of the articles in this newsletter shares some of the information from my self-imposed study of ocean currents 101. Having recognized these energy transfer systems as the main conveyor of dolphinfish and other highly migratory fish throughout the North Atlantic and world, I knew I needed to know more about them. Information presented here is just a taste of information available at the Universities of Miami’s Web site. The other article deals with the numerous inquiries received each year from anglers wanting to tag fish too large to bring in the boat. A simple solution is offered that converts the hand-held tag applicator into a long tag stick for tagging fish in the water.
Anglers, please remember that I would like to receive your photographs of fish that you tag, unusual fish and your trophy fish. Please email high resolution files of your photos (1 MB to 5 MB) to me. Be sure to identify the people in the picture, where and when it was taken, and who took the photo. Keep in mind that I can not use photos with large amounts of blood on the fish.
Good fishing,
Don
Donald L. Hammond
Marine Fisheries Biologist
Cooperative Sciences Services, LLC
961 Anchor Rd.
Charleston, SC 29412-4902
(843) 795-7524
cssllc@bellsouth.net
www.dolphintagging.com
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