Methods

The IGF Jena uses a variety of standard and innovative methods and techniques to guarantee high-quality studies


Electrofishing

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Net fishing: cage traps, tow nets and purse seines

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Benthic sampling for macroinvertebrates

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RFID, radio and acoustic telemetry

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Underwater fish photography

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Underwater video surveillance

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Imaging-Sonar

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Accurate surveying of rivers subtrates and riverine structure elements using drone images and GPS

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Extensive GIS analysis: e.g. GIS-based habitats map creation

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CASIMIR Modeling: Habitat simulation and modelling of hydromorphological parameters of rivers, including flow velocity, water depth profiles and substrate types

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