How traumatic is this data collection for the animals that are caught and brought on the research boat

Capture myopathy

Explanation:

It should be understood that any animals that is captured and placed on a boat for research, might be needed to be tied to avoid it from trying to escape, which might cause the boat to capside.

In this case, the animal may experience a situation known as a capture myopathy. This is a kind of muscle meltdown, and if care is not taken, the animal might eventually become paralysed.