For the first time, scientists have successfully tagged Kingfish using acoustic transmitters, to learn more about the movements of this popular game fish species that is increasingly found in Tasmanian waters.
Researchers from the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) have tagged Yellowtail Kingfish Seriola lalandi with transmitters that will ‘ping’ receivers installed on Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs).
Kingfish are popular among recreational fishers across mainland Australia because of their powerful torpedo-shaped body and excellent eating qualities.
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