Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel staged release bag formed of a generally thermoplastic film material preferably having multiple layers and having discrete cuts formed therein including wickets holes, stabilizing cuts and release paths, and which is useful in an automated packaging operation, and a method for making said bag from a continuous tube or sheet of plastic material.
Abstract: Method and apparatus for monitoring migration of tagged fish which also facilitates their retrieval, including a selectively activated floatation device and securing member and a method for employing them.