[Gomaeen] Tarpon Research and Conservation DNA Sampling Volunteers Needed

[GOMA Environmental Education Network]

The annual tarpon migration along the north central Gulf Coast is approaching fast. During this years tarpon fishing season, we are requesting that tarpon anglers get involved in the collection of tarpon DNA for research to help in the conservation of this great fish. Especially here along the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coasts, DNA sampling participation is desperately needed. As reported by Florida Wildlife Conservation (FWC) and published in the March issue of Saltwater Sportsman, DNA samples returned to FWC for research from 2011 to 2012 by state are as follows: FL – 6,606; GA – 89; LA – 79; TX – 55; NC – 5; VA – 5; AL – 5 and MS – 3. As you can see, Alabama and Mississippi anglers need to get more involved in this important research effort to support conservation of this fishery.

 

The Southeastern Wildlife Conservation Group (SWCG) is heading up this effort here along the AL / MS Gulf Coasts (in support of the research and conservation efforts of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust – www.tarbone.org) and is asking for angler participation. The DNA sampling process is very easy and not harmful to the fish. You can watch a video on DNA sampling and the process on YouTube at this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzDwh5HcpJA. The SWCG will distribute DNA Sampling Kits to anglers interested in participating in this important research sampling effort. For more information or to request a DNA sampling kit, please contact SWCG President, Mark Langner via email at mark.l...@swcgroup.org.

 

For additional information on this program and how you can get involved or to support this effort, you can visit us at www.swcgroup.org. You can also find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/SoutheasternWildlifeConservationGroup.

 

Thank you for your support.

 

Sincerely,

 

Mark Langner
President
Southeastern Wildlife Conservation Group
384 Fairhope Avenue, Unit 5
Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone: 251.622.1266
Fax: 251.217.1224
www.swcgroup.org
http://www.facebook.com/SoutheasternWildlifeConservationGroup

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