A preliminary investigation of Elastomer Visible Implant (EVI)tag retention rates and the effect of tagging on the growth and survival of barbel (Barbus barbus L.).

The Elastomer Visible Implant system (EVI) is arelatively new technique for batch marking fish. The aimof this study was to assess retention rates and thepossible effects of tagging on the growth and mortalityof barbel, Barbus barbus, (81-197mm, fork length) overapproximately 2 months using a syringe injection system.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Morgan, C.E., Farooqi, M.A.
Format: monograph biblioteca
Language:English
Published: National River Authority North West 1995
Subjects:Fisheries, Limnology, Management, England, Lancashire, Cumbria, Culture tanks, Hatcheries, Freshwater fish, Tagging, Fisheries management, Fishery surveys, Growth rate,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/25234
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