Animal and telemetry data are priceless but recovering that data can be challenging. A payload recovery device is the best way to recover your data with minimal effort and disturbance to the animal. Designed for pinnipeds, the PRD-RP (Payload Recovery Device-Remote Pinniped) can survive onshore abuse and depths up to 2,000 meters. There are many ways to find the device including Argos locations, a strobe light, or a UHF beacon. The PRD-RP can be used multiple times so the same valuable payload can be used again right away. The PRD-RP is the only commercially available release system suitable for deployments on seals, sea lions, and fur seals. As a bonus, there are no shipping restrictions with the device, unlike other squib-style release mechanisms.

Below are the physical specifications of the PRD-RP.
| Animal Attachment | Epoxy, glue, or other adhesive | 
| Payload Attachment | Epoxy, glue, or other adhesive | 
| Sensors | None | 
| Wet/Dry Sensor | Yes | 
| Dimension (no payload)(LxWxH) | 117 mm x 86 mm x 28 mm | 
| Weight In Air (no payload) | 343 grams | 
| Payload Platform | 105 mm x 67 mm | 
| Pressure Rating | 2,000 m | 
| Operating Temperature Range | -20° C to 50° C | 
| Memory/Archive | None | 
| Operating Life | Years—duration depends on device settings | 
| Conductivity Operational Limits | 0.1 to 5 S/m | 
| Transmitter Frequency | 401.678 MHz | 
| Transmitter Power Output | 500 mW | 
| Receiver sensitivity | -97 dBm | 
| Recovery Beacon | Yes | 
| Recovery Strobe | Yes | 
| Shipping Restrictions | None |