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Step 1. Remove Tag & Determine the
Type
There are 2 tags on each yellowtail flounder connected by
a metal pin. A numbered tag on top of the fish, and a blank
or scale tag on the bottom of the fish. Use plyers to cut
the pin and remove the tags.
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numbered
tags that are positioned on the top of the fish:
1. Pink $100 reward discs
2. Pink $1000 lottery discs
3. Yellow high reward discs
4. Green data storage tags
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And either blank
or scale tags on the
bottom of the fish:
1. Pink blank
2. Pink scale tag
3. Orange scale tag
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Step 2. Data Collection
Please collect the following information for all tags:
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- Tag Number
- Date
- Location
- Water Depth
- Fish Length
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a pink scale tag or an orange scale tag, please collect a scale
sample. Just scrape off a few scales from the tail region and
place them in an envelope or clean container. |
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3. Reporting the Data
To report your tagged yellowtail flounder either
Call our toll free number: 1-877-826-2612
Or report through our on-line reporting system:
www.nefsc.noaa.gov/read/popdy/TagReporting/TagReporting.htm
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Step 4. Mail Your Tag
To receive your reward or be eligible for the $1000 lottery
your must
mail in your tag along with the information you reported over
the phone
or on-line. Please note, the data storage tags must be mailed
in a
padded envelope or wrapped in bubble wrap. If needed we will
be
happy to send you a proper mailing envelope.
Mail your tag and information to:
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Atten. YT Tagging
Program
166 Water Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543 |
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