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Fish Aging Using Image Analysis of Scales and Otoliths

Presenter Name: Richard Schneider, Kramer Scientific
March 12, 2008
Wednesday at 01:30 PM (New York time)

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Measurement of annuli in fish scales and otoliths is a powerful method for aging individual fish and an effective way to collect data for tracking/logging trends among and between fish populations.

Attendees will learn about the issues affecting the accurate imaging and analysis of scale and otolith images and pick up some tips on how to effect such studies in an efficient and ergonomic manner

using state-of-the art optics, cameras, and software.

Bring your questions to this live, interactive web-based seminar.

Subjects include:

Optimizing specimen illumination for maximum structural detail

Maximizing resolution for specimens which vary widely in size

Collecting high-quality images

Methods of enhancing images for accurate measurements
Measurements of annuli and other morphological structures
Capturing and logging measurement data
Archival and databasing of images

Provided free of charge, this webinar is sponsored by MAG, the Microimaging Applications Group. MAG is a group of imaging companies who work together to provide an unparalleled range of microimaging solutions to science and industry.

About the Presenter:

Richard Schneider is a recognized expert in the fields of optics, electronic imaging, and image analysis where he has worked for over 30 years. At Kramer Scientific Corporation, Dick works with clients all over the world to assemble custom equipment to solve the most challenging of imaging applications. He is the creator of the Kramer Scientific Scale Aging Digital Optical System in use in many fisheries facilities. Educated at Purdue University and Northeastern University, his studies included aging of wild populations and protein aging parameters in mice.