Blog - Voda IQ

08Jul

Why PIT Tags Continue to Be the Gold Standard for Fisheries Research

For decades, Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags have remained one of the most trusted and effective tools in fisheries science. From salmon migration studies in the Columbia...

by Priyanka Garg July 8, 2026 0

23Jun

Voda IQ Responds to Industry Sustainability Discussion with Biodegradable Preloaded PIT Tag Trays

The June 2026 PTAGIS Newsletter highlighted the fisheries community’s ongoing discussionregarding the sustainability of preloaded PIT tag trays and the search for environmentallyresponsible packaging solutions....

by Priyanka Garg June 23, 2026 0

19Jun

5 Common PIT Tagging Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags have become one of the most trusted tools in fisheries research, hatchery management, aquaculture, and wildlife conservation. When used correctly,...

by Priyanka Garg June 19, 2026 0

15Jun

Inside a PIT Tag: How RFID Tracking Works

by Priyanka Garg June 15, 2026 0

09Jun

Why More Hatcheries Are Moving Toward Single Use Needle Systems

Fish health, biosecurity, and operational efficiency have become increasingly important priorities for hatcheries, aquaculture facilities, and fisheries research programs around the world. As fish handling...

by Priyanka Garg June 9, 2026 0

04Jun

The Evolution of RFID in Fisheries Conservation

RFID technology has transformed fisheries conservation over the past several decades. What once began as a simple method for identifying individual fish has evolved into a highly...

by Priyanka Garg June 4, 2026 0

29May

Still Using Clipboards? Why Digital Fisheries Data Collection Saves Time and Money

For decades, fisheries biologists, hatchery crews, and field researchers relied on clipboards, paper forms, and handwritten notes to collect fisheries data. While those methods helped...

by Priyanka Garg May 29, 2026 0

25May

One Person Sampling Crews: How Technology Is Changing Fisheries Work

Fisheries field work has always been demanding. Long days in remote locations, difficult environmental conditions, large sample sizes, and increasing data requirements continue to challenge fisheries biologists,...

by Priyanka Garg May 25, 2026 0

13May

Why Modern Measuring Boards Are Becoming Essential Fisheries Data Collection Tools

For many years, measuring boards served one primary purpose in fisheries work: measuring fish length. While that function remains important, today’s fisheries professionals are demanding far more...

by Priyanka Garg May 13, 2026 0