The Fish Tagging collection consists of images of Laboratory field scientists engaging in fish tagging studies during the early and mid-1960's. Laboratory fish tagging efforts focused upon two distinct projects: the Cooperative Shark Tagging Program (CSTP), which operated at Sandy Hook from 1962 to 1965 under the direction of Jack Casey, and a bluefish tagging project led by David Deuel that spanned 1962 to 1967. The intent of both programs was to gain greater insight into the respective stock composition, behavior, and migratory patterns of Atlantic sharks and bluefish. Through cooperative tagging efforts with the American Littoral Society and the voluntary recapture and return of tags by commercial and recreational fishermen, an enormous quantity of data regarding these two gamefish was obtained, helping scientists to better understand their migratory behavior.
Lionel A. Walford Library, James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory
Description
Laboratory researchers use longline fishing gear to catch a sandbar shark that is brought aboard the research vessel for measuring and tagging as part of the Cooperative Shark Tagging Program (CSTP).
35 mm color negative, archival slide storage box, tag_s_000006, Walford Library
Copyright
Public Domain
Reproduction/Use Restrictions
This item is in the public domain. While there are no restrictions on use, we would appreciate if you provided credit when you use this item to the: “U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory, Highlands, NJ.”
Further Information
For additional questions, contact the Lionel A. Walford Library at librarian@sh.nmfs.gov
Provenance
This item is part of a collection of materials, chiefly consisting of print photographs and 35 mm slides, that were donated to the Lionel A. Walford Library by James J. Howard Marine Laboratory staff who were involved with the Laboratory’s shark tagging and bluefish tagging efforts during the mid-1960's. All materials are part of the Laboratory's Lionel A. Walford Library permanent collection.
