We received this study notification through Ifish mail, and wanted the Dogs to see it so that you can help them in their study and maybe earn some gift cards in the process. Please help keep this thread toward the top so that the word can get out.
-David
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Scientists and fishermen are tagging nearshore fish out of the Port of Port Orford to determine movement, growth rates and post-release survival. This study is a collaborative effort between local commercial fishermen, Oregon State University, Oregon SeaGrant, the Pacific Marine Conservation Council, and the Port Orford Ocean Resource Team. We are also investigating the effectiveness of a local conservation effort initiated by the fleet to release pregnant female rockfish species. This practice can contribute to productivity and sustainability of the nearshore fishery by allowing those large females to continue to regenerate the population. What is not known is how these female fish react to “venting” practices, or if they survive at all. This study will help improve the management of nearshore stocks along the Oregon coast and get fishermen involved with monitoring of local fish resources. The more tags returned, the better!
Species tagged include all nearshore rockfish species except for canary, kelp greenling (sea trout), and cabezon. We hope to learn more about the life histories of these species, including spawning period, distribution, and home ranges.
The tags used are plastic “Floy” tags and are located along the left side near the dorsal fin, approximately 4 spines from the front. They can be red, blue, green, or purple and are color-coded by release area. The tag will read “POORT”, have a tag number, and the telephone number to call if you recover a tag (541-332-0627).
If you encounter a tagged fish, please
snip, record, and save! Please record the following
6 pieces of information:- Tag number
- Species
- Date
- Location of capture (latitude and longitude if possible)
- Depth of capture
- Fish Length, if possible
You may keep or release the fish, according to ODFW regulations. Please report all tags to the POORT office at (541) 332-0627. Every tag returnee will receive a $10 giftcard to Englund Marine and a “Tag Recovery Team” hat for your participation. At the close of the study, there will be a grand prize drawing for a $200 Englund’s Marine gift card. We appreciate your help!
Port Orford Tagging Study = Reward for Fishing
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