Definition of electrofishing
:fishing that employs a direct electric current to attract and usually temporarily immobilize fish for easy capture
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This was the first electrofishing experience for Carlson and Wilson, and the equipment was only as effective as its novice handlers.
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Finally, unlike trawling, sonar, or electrofishing, eDNA sampling is virtually impact-less.
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First Known Use of electrofishing
1950
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