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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Different techniques should be used by the handler to '''minimise damage to the fish''' and to himself when handling fish.

Different techniques should be used by the handler to '''minimise damage to the fish''' and to themselves when handling fish.

All work with fish that involves manual handling should be '''carefully planned out''' to ensure that all stress is minimised and only essential procedures are performed quickly and efficiently.

All work with fish that involves manual handling should be '''carefully planned out''' to ensure that all stress is minimised and only essential procedures are performed quickly and efficiently.

Latex gloves are '''soft and slippery''' when wet which is an ideal handling surface for fish.

Latex gloves are '''soft and slippery''' when wet which is an ideal handling surface for fish.

If samples are being taken it is important to rinse the gloves before using them to collect them as '''talc crystals''' may contaminate the biopsies.

If samples are being taken it is important to rinse the gloves before using them during sample collection as '''talc crystals''' may contaminate the biopsies.

Fish should be '''protected from temperature fluctuations and oxygen depletion''' during handling. Exposure to sunlight or excessive heat can be damaging to most fish. The gills should be kept wet at all times, and this allows a considerable amount of time for examination out of the water.

Fish should be '''protected from temperature fluctuations and oxygen depletion''' during handling. Exposure to sunlight or excessive heat can be damaging to most fish. The gills should be kept wet at all times, and this allows a considerable amount of time for examination out of the water.

Tucker, J. (1998) '''Marine Fish Culture''' ''Springer''

Tucker, J. (1998) '''Marine Fish Culture''' ''Springer''

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