Fish + RFID Chips = Fish And Chips

[cbianco]

I though this is a fun and ingenious way to educate the public...

Virginia Aquarium uses RFID chips to help visitors ID fish

New technology at the Virginia Aquarium allows visitors to get more information on fish in an exhibit besides just asking “what fish is that?” A new exhibit called “Fish and Chips” uses microchips and an antenna to flash details and information on fish to visitors.

In the display, around 40 fish have microchips implants and as they swim by an antenna outside the tank, information on the fish is displayed on a screen for visitors to see. You’ll be able to get a visual identification plus information on the fish’s species, habitat and range.

For special specimens, additional details about that specific fish will be displayed including details about when and where it was collected, its age and weight and even its nickname.

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The story continues at: http://reefbuilders.com/2011/07/19/v...aquarium-rfid/

Christopher

[ErikH]

WOW!