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Table of Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................................... iii
Acknowledgments......................................................................................................................v
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Ethical Considerations .................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 General Considerations............................................................................................ 3
1.1.2 Collecting and Trapping .......................................................................................... 3
1.1.3 Euthanasia of Study Animals................................................................................... 3
1.2 Compliance with Laws and Regulations......................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Protected Areas ........................................................................................................ 4
1.2.2 Wildlife .................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 Migratory Birds........................................................................................................ 5
1.2.4 Fish (freshwater) ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2.5 Marine Invertebrates, Saltwater Fishes and Salmon in Fresh-water........................ 5
1.2.6 Marine Mammals ..................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Health Hazards................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Special Training.............................................................................................................. 6
2. Protocol Overview ................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Office Procedures ...........................................................................................................7
2.2 Voucher Requirements by Taxonomic Group ................................................................ 7
2.3 Preparation and Care of Specimens ................................................................................ 8
2.3.1 Photo Documentation............................................................................................... 8
2.3.2 Whole Specimens..................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Data Needs...................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Field Notebook......................................................................................................... 8
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