Marking fish with dyes and other chemicals /

The literature on marking fish with chemicals is reviewed, with critical commentary and suggestions for desirable areas of research. A variety of substances have been used to mark aquatic animals by methods such as deep injection, subcutaneous injection, tattooing, immersuion, daubing, and feeding. Over 100 dyes and other chemicals that have been used for marking aquatic animals are listed and the results of published or unpublished experiments using each one are summarized. A bibliography of over 150 titles is given.Based on the author's thesis (M.S.)--Cornell University.Includes bibliographical references (p. 38-44).References. pp. 38-43.Conclusions. pp. 37.Substances used in marking with chemicals (listed in alphabetical order). pp. 11.Methods of application of chemicals. pp. 9.Types of chemicals used for marking fish. pp. 5.Abstract. pp. 3.The literature on marking fish with chemicals is reviewed, with critical commentary and suggestions for desirable areas of research. A variety of substances have been used to mark aquatic animals by methods such as deep injection, subcutaneous injection, tattooing, immersuion, daubing, and feeding. Over 100 dyes and other chemicals that have been used for marking aquatic animals are listed and the results of published or unpublished experiments using each one are summarized. A bibliography of over 150 titles is given.Mode of access: Internet