Meet Ronald, a 38.5-inch drum tagged near Pamlico River on August 25, 2025. After a 3-minute battle on hook and line, Ronald was successfully landed and equipped with...
Pamlico River
Aug 25, 2025, 3:25 AM
73 mi
2 mi
0.6 mph
5 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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