This aspect of the research will determine what species are depredating fish by analysing swab samples taken from depredated fish. Willing commercial, charter and recreational fishers will be provided with swabs and asked to take a swab sample from fish that are depredated while they are line fishing. When fishers have a fish depredated they will be asked to fill out the informational card provided with details including where the fish was depredated, as well as the date, water depth and bait type used. Fishers will also be asked to take a photo of the depredated fish and email/upload it to FDRQ on Instagram or Facebook along with the time and date the swab was taken. Further instructions on swabbing depredated fish can be accessed here. If you would be interested in collecting swab samples, please feel free to contact us. If you experience depredation and don’t have any swab samples please still report catch depredation on our designated page.