We describe a new method for counting fishes, and estimating relative abundance (MaxN) and fish density using rotating stereo-video camera systems. We also demonstrate how to use distance from camera (Z distance) to estimate species-specific detectability.
Denney, C., Fields, R., Gleason, M., Starr, R. Development of New Methods for Quantifying Fish Density Using Underwater Stereo-video Tools. J. Vis. Exp. (129), e56635, doi:10.3791/56635 (2017).