Dear Marmamers,

we are currently preparing a project on satellite tagging of medium sized, deep diving cetaceans in the Canary Islands and would like to know if anyone has gathered experience with tagging e.g. pilot and/or beaked whales or similar species.

After having contacted several specialist working in the US and looking at the scientific literature, we are aware that tag size has to be accustomed both to the physiology and to the diving behaviour of the according species, and such tags probably will have to be assembled individually.

We herewith would like to inquire if other Marmamers also have used such tags or know which system likely will be successful. We also would like to know if there are other satellites except ARGOS that might be used in such a project, especially if there are European systems or companies available.

We have so far come across a number of companies offering tags or sets, including the following:
Telonics, Wildlife Computers, SirTrack, Microwave Telemetry

If you should be aware of others and are willing to share you experience with us, we would be extremely grateful.

Thanks and many greetings,
Fabian Ritter, MEER e.V.
Manuel Carillo, Canarias Conservacion

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Fabian Ritter
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