Bowhead Whale Radio Tagging Feasibility Study and Review of Large Cetacean Tagging

摘要

Marking and tagging techniques, their feasibility, success, and history of employment on large cetaceans are reviewed. Static tags, freeze branding, paint marking, natural marks, and sonic tags are discussed. Emphasis is placed on radio tags. Three radio tracking systems and four types of radio transmitter attachments currently available for large cetaceans are evaluated and discussed.