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2017 Gray Fishtag Research Program Timeline 2017 Has Been Another Successful Year for Our Program ! - Program Timeline - 2018 and Beyond - Tagged Species and Recaptures - Captains and Crews - Ongoing Research Projects - Official Research Centers - Tag Recovery Highlights - Official Sponsors - The Benefits of the GFR program - The Impact of Social Media GrayFishTag.org Tel: 844.824.8353 • [email protected] 803 S.W. 14th Court Pompano Beach, FL 33060, U.S.A. !2 2017 Gray FishTag Research Program Timeline 2017 has been another successful year for our program. With everyone working towards a common goal and with support from professional fishermen, GFR ambassadors, sponsors and donors, we have truly begun to make a positive difference. We are living our mission each day around the globe to bridge the gap between professional fishermen and science. ๏ ๏ ๏ 22,000+ Tags Distributed 73 Species Tagged 82 Tag Recoveries / 30 species JANUARY Atlantic Sailfish GFR8008 Recaptured after 276 days FEBRUARY Atlantic Sailfish GFR3303 Recaptured MARCH after 335 days Cobia GFR1219 Recaptured after 452 days APRIL Donation from Seaguar Fluorocarbon allows JUNE continuation of a four- We welcomed part Roosterfish PSAT The Guy Harvey Ocean satellite tag study Foundation to become collaborative Research partner on Roosterfish JULY Welcomed JULY SQUIDNATION Phase 1 “John DeVries" As a new Sponsor Roosterfish Electronic Tagging Expedition Day 1 - Los Sueños Day 2 - Marina Pez Vela AUGUST Phase 2 “John DeVries" OCTOBER Roosterfish Electronic Striped Marlin PSAT Tagging Expedition Satellite Tagging Expedition, Day 1 - Crocodile Bay Cabo San Lucas, MX Day 2 - Zancudo Lodge 2018 !3 Tagged Species within the GFR program Did you know? 73 different fish species have been tagged and registered. More than 44 million Americans 30 various fish species have been RECAPTURED. six years of age and older enjoy fishing every year. Over one quarter of all anglers are female. Billfish Species: Atlantic Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) Miscellaneous Fish: Pacific Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana) Black Marlin (Istiompax indica) African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris) Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) Blue Runner (Carnanx crysos) Roundscale Spearfish (Tetrapturus georgii) Black Margate (Anisotremus surinamensis) Shortbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus angustirostris) Broomtail Grouper (Mycteroperca xenarcha) Striped Marlin (Kajikia audax) Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) White Marlin (Kajikia albidus) Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) Common Atlantic Snook (Centropomus undecimalis) Sharks: Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus ) Atlantic Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon terraenovae) Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) Gag Grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis) Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) Bigeye Thresher Shark (Alopias superciliosus) Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili) * Blacknose Shark (Carcharhinus acronotus) Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis) Bonnethead Shark (Sphyrna tiburo) Pacific Black Snook (Centropomus nigrescens) Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) Pacific Crevalle Jack (Caranx caninus) Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezii) Pacific Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus novemfasciatus) Cuban Night Shark (Carcharhinus signatus) Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) Dusky Shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran) Red Grouper (Epinephelus morio) Lemon Shark ( Negaprion Brevirostris) Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) Remora (Remora remora) Shortfin Mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) Rock Hind (Epinephelus adscensionis) Sandbar Shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) Roosterfish (Nematistius pectoralis) * * Scalloped Hammerhead (Sphyrna Lewini) Rough Escolar (Ruvettus Pretiosus) Silky Shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) Scamp Grouper (Mycteroperca phenax) Smooth Hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) Spinner Shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) Tunas: Yellow Jack (Carangoides bartholomaei) Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) Blackfin Tuna (Thunnus atlanticus) Oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus) Little Tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Atlantic Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) * The most recaptured species ** 2nd most recaptured species (As of October, 2017) !4 Ongoing and Groundbreaking Research Roosterfish and Striped Marlin Tagging Events The Gray FishTag Research mission has always been to connect the science community with the professional fisherman. Therefore, the following tagging events have truly been groundbreaking for many reasons. To be collaborating and connecting so many members from so many sectors of the fishing community, and to reach a common goal is very promising for what lies ahead. Event Sponsors Satellite Tags deployed on Striped Marlin in Cabo San Lucas, MX. Phase 1 - An ongoing research study, utilizing satellite based technology was started in late 2016. Two PSAT Satellite tags were deployed on Striped Marlin in the waters off of Cabo, San Lucas, MX. Initial data has been gathered and primary research is included in this booklet and also shared online at GrayFishTagResearch.org. Phase 2 - In October 2017 an additional PSAT was deployed on a Striped Marlin. This event also took place in Cabo, San Lucas, MX. The tag is programmed to record data for a duration of 12 months. As always, once data is received and studies have been generated, all information will be openly shared and made public. !5 Striped Marlin “Tracy” PSAT Satellite Tag Study Species: Kajikia audax • Catch Date: Nov. 1st, 2016 • Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Track of Striped Marlin Named “Bill Gray” and “Tracy” Track of Striped Marlin Named “Tracy” Striped Marlin "Tracy" Depth Profile: Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2016 Time (12hr) 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 0 10 • The Striped Marlin “Tracy” was caught by angler Dave Bulthuis of Costa Sunglasses, 20 30 40 50 and tagged with a satellite tag (PSAT) on Nov. 1st, 2016. The PSAT stayed on the 60 Depth (m) 70 80 fsh and collected data for 38 days. 90 100 110 Daytime Daytime Daytime 120 Bottom Depth = 3275 m (10745 ft) 3275 112 M. • Fish length at capture: 79” Lower Jaw Fork Length (LJFL) Max Depth of 347 Ft. Fish During • At its closest point, the fsh was 9.05 km (5.6 mi) from the beaches of Los Cabo. Recorded The Striped Marlin in total traveled an approximate distance of 1488 km (924 mi) Study 112 M. in a southeast direction. During that time period, the fsh traveled over the Mazatlán Basin and went on to spend 10 days around the Rivera Fracture Zone. • The Striped Marlin exhibited a large vertical movement pattern which varied depending on daylight or darkness. • At nighttime, the average depth was surface to 3 m with occasional dives to 50 m. During the daytime, the fsh had extensive vertical movements with an average depth of 55 m, and rapid dives to 70 m followed by rapid ascents to 30 m. • Both Striped Marlin “Bill Gray” and “Tracy” were tagged on the same day; however; Bottom Depth one fsh went north to the Sea of Cortez and the other fsh went south. They both 3,275 M. demonstrated a vertical movement pattern where data shows that nighttime hours are spent at the surface and daytime hours spent at depths 40-80 m. (10,745 Ft.) To Learn more visit GrayFishTag.org • or call: 844.824.8353 803 S.W. 14th Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.U.S.A. !6 Striped Marlin "Tracy" Depth Profile: Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2016 Time (12hr) 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Depth (m) 70 80 90 100 110 Daytime Daytime Daytime 120 Bottom Depth = 3275 m (10745 ft) 3275 Striped Marlin "Bill Gray" Depth Profile, Dec. 14-16, 2016 Time (12hr) 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Depth (m) 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Daytime Daytime Daytime 160 1675 Bottom Depth = 1675 m (5495 ft) !7 Striped Marlin “Bill Gray” PSAT Satellite Tag Study Species: Kajikia audax • Catch Date: Nov. 1st, 2016 • Location: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Track of Striped Marlin Named “Bill Gray” and “Tracy” Track of Striped Marlin Named “Bill Gray” Striped Marlin "Bill Gray" Depth Profile, Dec. 14-16, 2016 Time (12hr) 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT 06:00:00 AM 12 NOON 06:00:00 PM 12 MIDNIGHT • The Striped Marlin “Bill Gray” was caught by angler Dave Bulthuis of Costa Sun 0 10 20 30 40 Glasses on Nov. 1st, 2016, and tagged with a satellite tag (PSAT). The PSAT stayed 50 60 70 80 on the fsh and collected data for 68 days. Depth (m) 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Daytime Daytime Daytime 160 Bottom Depth = 1675 m (5495 ft) • Fish length at capture: 81” Lower Jaw Fork Length (LJFL) 1675 Max Depth of 160 M. Fish During 525 Ft. • At its closest point, the fsh was 2.66 km (1.65 mi) from the beaches of Los Cabo. Recorded The Striped Marlin traveled a total of approximately 2,485 km (1,544 mi) in a Study 160 M. track around the tip of Baja and North into the Sea of Cortez. While in the Sea of Cortez, it made large circle patterns exhibiting a feeding behavior until it was fnally caught and harvested near Isla Carmen. • The Striped Marlin exhibited a very large vertical movement pattern which varied depending on daylight or darkness. • It had an average nighttime depth of surface to 10 m with an occasional dive to deeper depths.
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