| Step 1: Use carbon dioxide as anaesthetic. Keep water level in operating table just below belly surface. Make the initial incision, off centered
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Step 2: With blunt-nose scissors, lengthen incision
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| Step 3: Slide sonic transmitter into body cavity
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Step 4: Start suture (dissolving thread)
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| Step 5: Finish suture (continuous weave)
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Step 6: Tie off suture and release fish into holding pen for 20 minute observation period
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