WMD CLPEM Tags

Description

WMD CLPEM tags are one of the most affordable tags for mark recapture. A self locking cable tag with all the benefits of both external identification as well as integrated PIT tag. The advantages are a lower entry point for mark recapture and reporting projects. CLPEM tags support the running of simultaneous reporting avenues, such as citizen science using inexpensive USB scanners (preventing transcription or misreading errors), and wider public engagement and reporting using the identification on the exterior of the tag. No degradation of the tags code will occur through UV or chemical action due to the process of code marking.  Available in a variety of cable lengths and with customization options for the external tag markings. The colour of the integrated tag section denotes the tag type and suitability.  CLPEM tags are typically used on lobsters and crabs but also have many other uses such as red squirrel monitoring and mongoose population and behavioural studies etc. Different cable colours are also available upon request and generally used to differentiate tagged sub-samples from discrete areas

Note:
–USB scanners are necessary to read these tags but they are inexpensive – Saving project costs and enabling distribution of hand scanners to citizen science partners. They save transcription errors and speeds up reporting where several animals are captured on a single occasion. Also reduces need for waterproof paper and pencils etc
-Tags readable visual ID – Easy to read and accessible to all. Very suitable for wider public engagement projects
–More funding options – Increases funding bid options through wider citizen science engagement

Further information:
WMD are a major sponsor of the open access online database openmonitoring.co.uk  Openmonitoring.co.uk supports researchers, citizen scientists and wider public reporting of tagged animals, fish, elasmobranchs, crustaceans, birds, insects and bats