AFS: AFS Coldwater Fish:  Fishes, Coldwater, in wadeable streams by electrofishing, snorkeling, and nest counts

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Official Method Name
 Chapter 8: Coldwater fish in wadeable streams (of Standard Methods for Sampling North American Freshwater Fishes)
Current Revision
2009
Media
 WATER  (Waterbody type - Wadeable stream)
Instrumentation
 Electrofishing Unit
Method Subcategory
 Population/Community
Method Source
  AFS
Citation
  Dunham, J.B., Rosenberger, A.E., Thurow, R.F., Dolloff, A., Howell, P.J., 2009, Coldwater fishes in wadeable streams, chap. 8 of Bonar, S., Hubert, W., Willis, D., eds., Standard Methods for Sampling North American Freshwater Fishes: Bethesda, Maryland, American Fisheries Society, p. 119-138. ISBN 978-1-934874-10-3.
Protocol
 AFS NA Freshwater Fishes - Standard Methods for Sampling North American Freshwater Fishes
Brief Method Summary
 Standardizing sampling methods for fish populations across large regions is important for consistent measurement of large-scale effects of climate or geography. In addition, pooling samples creates larger sample sizes and can facilitate data sharing among scientists and land managers. Sampling freshwater fish has largely not been standardized due to the diversity of fish and habitats. USGS aquatic ecologist Jason Dunham and co-authors contributed a chapter about sampling coldwater fish in wadeable streams to a new book that details common methods, protocols, and guidelines for sampling fish across North America. Topics include three common sampling methods: electrofishing, snorkeling, and nest counts. Each method provides complementary information about different species and life stages. The information will be useful for initiating new or fine-tuning ongoing sampling programs.
Scope and Application
 This method pertains to Chapter 8: "Coldwater fishes in wadeable streams" from the American Fisheries Society book "Standard Methods for Sampling North American Freshwater Fishes".
Applicable Concentration Range
Interferences
Quality Control Requirements
Sample Handling
Maximum Holding Time
Relative Cost
 Unknown
Sample Preparation Methods
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