12-04-2012, 07:10 PM
There is only one month left in Florida's the DNA Sampling Challenge, an effort by recreational anglers to assist the Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute in a genetic study of the silver king. In order to encourage anglers to take samples in December and have them postmarked by Dec. 31, 2012, Guideline Eyegear is providing a free pair of sunglasses.
The rules are simple, the angler submitting the most tarpon DNA samples for the month of December wins!
Guideline Eyegear offers the finest in polarized sunglasses. Sturdy frames and hinges, high technology lenses and a sporty look are just the ticket to fishing sunglasses. They feature light weight Polycarbonate lenses that come in a variety of colors to adapt to different sun conditions.
The FGA/FWC Spirit of Tarpon DNA Sampling Challenge recognizes the spirit of tarpon in the fight and the spirit of angling volunteers willing to help improve tarpon fisheries science through DNA collection methods. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) has been using DNA fingerprinting of tarpon for several years now.
Genetic samples are collected by recreational anglers and returned to FWRI for processing. These samples are used to determine recapture rates, health, migration, and movements of individual fish. These factors are evaluated overtime on recaptured fish. The biologists at the FWRI, in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory, use the data to assess the success of tarpon stocks and the connectivity of, or relationship between, tarpon and different bodies of Florida waters.
FGA member businesses that have donated prizes for the challenge are Castalia Outdoors, Daiichi Hooks, DOA Lures, StickIt Anchor Pins, High Roller Lures, Guideline EyeGear, and TackleWebs.
Visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SpiritOfTarponDnaChallenge for more details.
The rules are simple, the angler submitting the most tarpon DNA samples for the month of December wins!
Guideline Eyegear offers the finest in polarized sunglasses. Sturdy frames and hinges, high technology lenses and a sporty look are just the ticket to fishing sunglasses. They feature light weight Polycarbonate lenses that come in a variety of colors to adapt to different sun conditions.
The FGA/FWC Spirit of Tarpon DNA Sampling Challenge recognizes the spirit of tarpon in the fight and the spirit of angling volunteers willing to help improve tarpon fisheries science through DNA collection methods. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) has been using DNA fingerprinting of tarpon for several years now.
Genetic samples are collected by recreational anglers and returned to FWRI for processing. These samples are used to determine recapture rates, health, migration, and movements of individual fish. These factors are evaluated overtime on recaptured fish. The biologists at the FWRI, in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory, use the data to assess the success of tarpon stocks and the connectivity of, or relationship between, tarpon and different bodies of Florida waters.
FGA member businesses that have donated prizes for the challenge are Castalia Outdoors, Daiichi Hooks, DOA Lures, StickIt Anchor Pins, High Roller Lures, Guideline EyeGear, and TackleWebs.
Visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SpiritOfTarponDnaChallenge for more details.