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Research Project:
ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR EVALUATING CATFISH PRODUCTION
Location: Catfish Genetics Research
2007 Annual Report
1a.Objectives (from AD-416)
Utilize acoustic instrumentation and technology to monitor and evaluate channel catfish reproductive performance in earthen ponds, tanks, and cages, and determine unique behaviors associated with subacute sick fish.
1b.Approach (from AD-416)
Acoustic instrumentation will be developed and tested to monitor fish movement and behavior during reproduction in earthen ponds, spawning tanks and cages. Instrumentation will characterize ambient noise during the reproductive season and identify and characterize catfish sounds during mating behavior and spawning. Comparisons between successful and unsuccessful reproduction may lead to predictive abilities and methods to identify fish with a high probability for spawning success before the spawning season and improve spawning efficiency. The performing organization, The National Center for Physical Acoustics, will provide one semi-annual and an annual report.
3.Progress Report
This report serves to document research conducted under Specific Cooperative Agreement between ARS and the University of Mississippi. Progress concluded with the 2004 Annual Report, but was not terminated because of financial management reasons. See 2004 Annual Report for last reported progress.
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Last Modified: 11/08/2008
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