Innovations in Electrofishing Technology and Techniques

Electrofishing may be broadly defined as the use of electricity to capture or control fish and other aquatic animals and involves active (mobile electrodes) and passive (stationary electrodes) deployment methods.  The most recent international conference on electrofishing was held more than 20 years ago at the University of Hull in England.  The aim of this symposium is to summarize recent innovations in electrofishing technology and the ways in which electrofishing concepts are being applied.  Participants will describe their objectives, methods, and innovations while explaining their successes and limitations from research and fisheries management contexts. Examples include invasive species control, marine mammal predation deterrence, fisheries management and fish guidance, eradication of exotics, and new technology for power output quantification and standardization.