Fish Life History Analysis Project, Standard Operating Procedures for Collection and Preparation of Fish Scales and Data Management

Identification Information

Citation

Originator: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Publish Date: August 2013

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Matt Weeber

Job Position: Project Analyst

Telephone: 541-757-5120

E-Mail Address: Matt.Weeber@oregonstate.edu

Description

Abstract: The project maintains high standards of quality in estimation of life history parameters, based on reads of fish scales, including accuracy, precision and efficiency from sample and data handling through age estimations and other life history analyses and data dissemination.

Purpose: The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines for scale collection, preparation, and data management for new, supporting and collaborating staff. Information on a description of the work performed by the Fish Life History Analysis Project can be found in Clemens et al. 2013a, and information on methods of scale analysis can be found in Clemens et al. 2013b.

Time Period of Content: 2013

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Draft

Use Constraints: This is a descriptive manual of what the project does and what other, closely related project do. The tasks described therein are constantly and necessarily changing to meet the demands of the work.

Format: PDF

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Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Unknown