Greetings Marmam Subscribers, We are interested in knowing if anyone out there is currently using an in-air pinger detector or know of manufacturers of these devices? We have purchased a few of the EvoDesign in-air pinger detectors for assessing whether pingers outfitted on gillnets are pinging at required levels. Fisheries officers or fisheries observers on board fishing vessels use these to verify if the pingers are functioning as required by fisheries regulations. This is typically conducted on the vessel during the hauling procedures. We have a couple of the in-water detectors as well, and while they are certainly more accurate (and expensive), we are trying to adhere to in-air detectors due to the convenience factor of having a non-acoustics person verifying the functioning pinger on the deck of the fishing vessel. Does anyone use, or know of, other manufacturers of these types of devices? I have conducted a web search and didn’t come up with much. Any input is greatly appreciated. Take care, Jamison *Jamison Smith Atlantic Whale Entanglement Response Coordinator NOAA Fisheries Jamison.Smith@noaa.gov 978.281.9336 www.nmfs.noaa.gov* MARINE ENTANGLEMENT HOTLINE: 1-866-755-NOAA (6622) * *