Using acoustic tags allows BTT scientists to tag juvenile, sub-adult, and full-grown tarpon, whereas previous satellite tagging efforts were limited to tagging fish 80 pounds or larger. It is remarkable that a tarpon this size traveled such a long distance, as the fish is still years from becoming sexually mature, which was believed to be the point at which tarpon begin migrating long distances. This recent detection underscores the importance of acoustic tagging, which provides new insight into tarpon movement and habitat use during different life stages, information that is critical to BTT’s conservation efforts. We thank Maverick Boat Group for its generous support of the BTT Tarpon Acoustic Tagging Project, as well as Capt. Danny Flynn and Capt. Ron Gibson, who assisted with the tagging of tarpon #15923. Stay tuned for more reports!
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