Meet Gilligan, a 41-inch drum tagged near Gum Thicket on August 12, 2025. After being hooked on the longline, Gilligan was successfully landed and equipped with a...
Gum Thicket
Aug 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
93.7 mi
6.3 mi
0.1 mph
50 days
Our platform shows near-real-time locations whenever a tag connects with the Argos satellite network. These opportunistic updates occur when a red drum comes close to the surface at the same time a satellite passes overhead. The updates give a good idea of where the fish is moving, but they're best seen as estimates rather than exact points.
The most complete and reliable information comes after a tag detaches from the fish on its pop-off date, floats to the surface, and sends its full dataset to the satellites. Once that happens, our team reviews the detailed records and updates the platform with a more accurate track of the fish's journey.
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