Electricity In Fish Research And Management - Theory And Practice, 2E

In 2002 the author of this proposed new edition, Bill Beaumont, produced a manual on electric fishing for the Environment Agency. This manual has been widely used and the aim of this new edition is to give more comprehensive information about the technical and theoretical aspects, but in easily understood language and format. In addition, practical guidance gained from over 35 years’ experience of carrying out the process is also given.

There has always been a concern for fish welfare while electrofishing, and emphasis will be given to the concept of promoting fish welfare above fish capture. The book also includes information on basic electric circuit theory, choice of equipment, output characteristics and use, which will enable good fish capture efficiency with minimum incidence and severity of fish damage. The information and guidance provided in this book is fundamental to enabling users to have a good understanding of the factors that influence efficient equipment set-up and benign fish capture.

William (Bill) Beaumont currently works as Senior Fisheries Scientist with the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, UK.
Bill has covered a wide range of research topics from the effect of afforestation and acidification on upland trout populations to studies on lowland pike home range. Bill has also undertaken joint research projects in France, Lithuania, USA, Greece and Cyprus. Bill has specialized in developing methods and techniques used for fish ecological research including the use of telemetry and electrofishing.
Bill has managed a salmon counting facility at East Stoke since 1981 and also runs electric fishing training courses. Bill is currently UK Representative for Smith-Root, a North American Internationally-respected?company, which produces and sells fisheries investigation products, including electrofishing equipment.