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Measurements of the maximum read depth potential for Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag

Published by Southeast Fisheries Science Center | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2024-04-18T18:49:35.000+00:00
Individual identification through accurate PIT tag data is critical to establishing population status trends and migratory patterns in these protected species. 10 different models (from 3 manufacturers) of Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag scanners with 7 different frequency/manufacturer combinations were compared. Unit variability between 3 individual units of 3 models was also inve

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