Don't waste your time with scales.  Go right to
learning how to age otoliths.  Scearch the literature
you'll find plenty of reasons why.

--- "Erik R. Zlokovitz" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hello all,
>
> I am interested in comparing the accuracy and
> precision of two scale-ageing
> techniques for adult striped bass: preparation of
> scale impressions using a
> Carver heat press versus a standard roller press. Is
> anyone familiar with a
> study of this type on any species of fish?
>
> Thanks,
> Erik Zlokovitz
> Maryland DNR-Fisheries Service
>
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