American Fisheries Society
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Founded 1870, AFS is the leading source of fisheries science and management information worldwide: https://fisheries.org/.
“Protecting fisheries means protecting your waterways, your lands.” — Joe Snapp
On the Yankee Fork, he’s restoring river health and cultural connection for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
🎬 Watch his story:https://contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrowscatch/videos/joe-snapp/
On the Yankee Fork, he’s restoring river health and cultural connection for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
🎬 Watch his story:https://contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrowscatch/videos/joe-snapp/
Joe Snapp - Tomorrow's Catch
Joe Snapp leads tribal habitat restoration on Idaho’s Salmon River, blending climate-resilient methods with cultural stewardship to protect native fish and ancestral lands.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Protecting fisheries means protecting your waterways, your lands.” — Joe Snapp
On the Yankee Fork, he’s restoring river health and cultural connection for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
🎬 Watch his story:https://contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrowscatch/videos/joe-snapp/
On the Yankee Fork, he’s restoring river health and cultural connection for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
🎬 Watch his story:https://contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrowscatch/videos/joe-snapp/
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🎶From Atlantic to Pacific, gee the fish facts are terrific!🎶
#25DaysofFishmas is hitting the road! While there's no place like H.O.M.E.S. for the holidays, we'll be traveling beyond the #GreatLakes this year to learn about freshwater fishes from across the US. The road trip kicks off December 1!
#25DaysofFishmas is hitting the road! While there's no place like H.O.M.E.S. for the holidays, we'll be traveling beyond the #GreatLakes this year to learn about freshwater fishes from across the US. The road trip kicks off December 1!
November 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🎶From Atlantic to Pacific, gee the fish facts are terrific!🎶
#25DaysofFishmas is hitting the road! While there's no place like H.O.M.E.S. for the holidays, we'll be traveling beyond the #GreatLakes this year to learn about freshwater fishes from across the US. The road trip kicks off December 1!
#25DaysofFishmas is hitting the road! While there's no place like H.O.M.E.S. for the holidays, we'll be traveling beyond the #GreatLakes this year to learn about freshwater fishes from across the US. The road trip kicks off December 1!
The most wonderful time of the year is here: AFS Bookstore Sale Season! This is our biggest End-of-Year sale yet! More than 100 books are on sale, starting at $15. Discounts up to 50% on some new titles. Catch these awesome prices at fisheries.org/bookstore/al...
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The most wonderful time of the year is here: AFS Bookstore Sale Season! This is our biggest End-of-Year sale yet! More than 100 books are on sale, starting at $15. Discounts up to 50% on some new titles. Catch these awesome prices at fisheries.org/bookstore/al...
Happy #WorldFisheriesDay! Celebrate by reading the latest issue of #Fisheries: Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon restoration, Defusing and advancing the dialogue on hatcheries and stocking, Climate change call for action, and much more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/is...
Volume 50 Issue 11 | Fisheries | Oxford Academic
Fisheries is the monthly magazine of the American Fisheries Society, the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Happy #WorldFisheriesDay! Celebrate by reading the latest issue of #Fisheries: Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon restoration, Defusing and advancing the dialogue on hatcheries and stocking, Climate change call for action, and much more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/is...
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‘Salmon Everywhere’ One Year After Klamath Dam Removal wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive...
CDFW News | ‘Salmon Everywhere’ One Year After Klamath Dam Removal
A little more than a year after the historic removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, CDFW scientists are seeing salmon reoccupying just about every corner of their historic habitat.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
‘Salmon Everywhere’ One Year After Klamath Dam Removal wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive...
The Klamath River is flowing free again.
RES and local Indian Tribes are restoring habitat, renewing cultural ties, and leading the largest dam removal in history.
🎥 Watch the film + explore the series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
RES and local Indian Tribes are restoring habitat, renewing cultural ties, and leading the largest dam removal in history.
🎥 Watch the film + explore the series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
Restoring the Klamath River - Tomorrow's Catch
Witness the Klamath River’s transformation as dam removal restores salmon habitat, tribal lands, and cultural connections in this historic restoration.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Klamath River is flowing free again.
RES and local Indian Tribes are restoring habitat, renewing cultural ties, and leading the largest dam removal in history.
🎥 Watch the film + explore the series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
RES and local Indian Tribes are restoring habitat, renewing cultural ties, and leading the largest dam removal in history.
🎥 Watch the film + explore the series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
A new report reveals that fish and wildlife conservation generates substantial economic benefits. Federal, state, local, and nonprofit contributions combined contributed $115.8 billion in total economic activity and supported over 575,000 jobs nationwide. Read more: fisheries.org/2025/11/new-...
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A new report reveals that fish and wildlife conservation generates substantial economic benefits. Federal, state, local, and nonprofit contributions combined contributed $115.8 billion in total economic activity and supported over 575,000 jobs nationwide. Read more: fisheries.org/2025/11/new-...
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Research published in Fisheries makes an impact!
Browse some of the most read, top cited, and highly downloaded articles making a splash in the statistics community: oxford.ly/3LGcw8z
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Browse some of the most read, top cited, and highly downloaded articles making a splash in the statistics community: oxford.ly/3LGcw8z
@amfisheriessoc.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Research published in Fisheries makes an impact!
Browse some of the most read, top cited, and highly downloaded articles making a splash in the statistics community: oxford.ly/3LGcw8z
@amfisheriessoc.bsky.social
Browse some of the most read, top cited, and highly downloaded articles making a splash in the statistics community: oxford.ly/3LGcw8z
@amfisheriessoc.bsky.social
CRITFC is proving that science and culture aren’t separate — they’re stronger together.
Through a powerful blend of traditional knowledge and research, they’re restoring salmon and shaping the future of Columbia River stewardship.
Watch their full films: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
Through a powerful blend of traditional knowledge and research, they’re restoring salmon and shaping the future of Columbia River stewardship.
Watch their full films: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
Science and Sovereignty: Restoring Salmon, Culture, and the Columbia River
Discover how tribal fisheries science is restoring salmon populations and cultural lifeways along the Columbia River through innovative genetics, dam removal, and traditional ecological knowledge.
contentwithpurpose.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
CRITFC is proving that science and culture aren’t separate — they’re stronger together.
Through a powerful blend of traditional knowledge and research, they’re restoring salmon and shaping the future of Columbia River stewardship.
Watch their full films: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
Through a powerful blend of traditional knowledge and research, they’re restoring salmon and shaping the future of Columbia River stewardship.
Watch their full films: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
Gary Whelan, 2025-2026 AFS President, stopped by the AFS Beneath the Surface podcast recent to share insights on his plan of work for the coming year and offer advice for students and early-career fisheries professionals: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yxgbk-...
Meet the 2025-2026 AFS President!
Today's guest is Gary Whelan, 2025-2025 AFS President. Gary stopped by the podcast recent to share insights on his plan of work for the coming year and offer advice for students and early-career fishe...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Gary Whelan, 2025-2026 AFS President, stopped by the AFS Beneath the Surface podcast recent to share insights on his plan of work for the coming year and offer advice for students and early-career fisheries professionals: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yxgbk-...
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Emigration dynamics of natural and hatchery Atlantic Salmon smolts in an impounded river system, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 2025;, vqaf088, doi.org/10.1093/najf...
Emigration dynamics of natural and hatchery Atlantic Salmon smolts in an impounded river system
ABSTRACTObjective. The Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon Salmo salar is federally listed as endangered and is the last remaining
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November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Emigration dynamics of natural and hatchery Atlantic Salmon smolts in an impounded river system, North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 2025;, vqaf088, doi.org/10.1093/najf...
Upcoming AFS webinar - Wednesday, November 19, at 3 pm EST: Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events. Find out more and register online: fisheries.org/2025/10/webi....
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Upcoming AFS webinar - Wednesday, November 19, at 3 pm EST: Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events. Find out more and register online: fisheries.org/2025/10/webi....
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NEW DEADLINE ALERT
We understand that many of you have been impacted by the government shutdowns and thought it wouldn't be fair to close our abstracts without giving you all a chance to submit one after things have reopened. We also reopened session proposals!Happy submitting!
We understand that many of you have been impacted by the government shutdowns and thought it wouldn't be fair to close our abstracts without giving you all a chance to submit one after things have reopened. We also reopened session proposals!Happy submitting!
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
NEW DEADLINE ALERT
We understand that many of you have been impacted by the government shutdowns and thought it wouldn't be fair to close our abstracts without giving you all a chance to submit one after things have reopened. We also reopened session proposals!Happy submitting!
We understand that many of you have been impacted by the government shutdowns and thought it wouldn't be fair to close our abstracts without giving you all a chance to submit one after things have reopened. We also reopened session proposals!Happy submitting!
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Had a blast talking about #sturgeon with Dr. Drew Holloway's ichthyology class @ballstate.bsky.social this afternoon! I'm grateful my AFS involvement @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social connected me with Drew at a past Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. His students asked great Q's about larval drift! 🐟
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Had a blast talking about #sturgeon with Dr. Drew Holloway's ichthyology class @ballstate.bsky.social this afternoon! I'm grateful my AFS involvement @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social connected me with Drew at a past Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference. His students asked great Q's about larval drift! 🐟
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Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.
Freshwater fish. Clean rivers. Thriving ecosystems.
See how the @hctfbc.bsky.social is protecting nature in British Columbia in #TomorrowsCatch:
contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
See how the @hctfbc.bsky.social is protecting nature in British Columbia in #TomorrowsCatch:
contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
Breathing Life Into Logan Lake
Discover how Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is restoring Logan Lake’s oxygen levels and revitalizing fish populations, wildlife, and the local community.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Freshwater fish. Clean rivers. Thriving ecosystems.
See how the @hctfbc.bsky.social is protecting nature in British Columbia in #TomorrowsCatch:
contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
See how the @hctfbc.bsky.social is protecting nature in British Columbia in #TomorrowsCatch:
contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
“It was the first time that I saw myself capable of doing science...” — MeiLin Precourt, recounting her participation in the Hutton Program. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with the right opportunities. Watch more here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
MeiLin Precourt - Tomorrow's Catch
MeiLin Precourt found her passion through the AFS Hutton Program. Learn how youth, diversity, and accessible science are shaping the future of fisheries and conservation.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“It was the first time that I saw myself capable of doing science...” — MeiLin Precourt, recounting her participation in the Hutton Program. Her story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with the right opportunities. Watch more here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
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The AFS Climate Committee and the Science Communication Section will be hosting an encore presentation of our lightning talks and a summary of our session from this summer’s annual meeting!
The webinar will be held on Wed , Nov 19 at 3pm ET. Registration required - fisheries.org/2025/10/webi...
The webinar will be held on Wed , Nov 19 at 3pm ET. Registration required - fisheries.org/2025/10/webi...
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The AFS Climate Committee and the Science Communication Section will be hosting an encore presentation of our lightning talks and a summary of our session from this summer’s annual meeting!
The webinar will be held on Wed , Nov 19 at 3pm ET. Registration required - fisheries.org/2025/10/webi...
The webinar will be held on Wed , Nov 19 at 3pm ET. Registration required - fisheries.org/2025/10/webi...
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Looking forward to this #nongame webinar. I’ll be talkin bag limits. Come on by to hear all about it.
Enjoying #GarWeek? Join us for a webinar on Weds, Nov 12, at 2 pm EST, highlighting positive social and conservation developments for important native fishes, including gars. Featuring @solomonrdavid.bsky.social, Alec Lackmann, & @dirtydog.bsky.social. Register now: fisheries.org/2025/10/webi....
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Looking forward to this #nongame webinar. I’ll be talkin bag limits. Come on by to hear all about it.
This week Executive Director @jeffkopaska.bsky.social joined Community Kevin Brannon on The Reel Anglers' Podcast to discuss conservation, fishing regulations, partnerships, and more: youtu.be/FbTIZ16cPpQ?...
Reel Angler Podcast: Community Kevin talks with Jeff Kopaska of the American Fisheries Society.
YouTube video by Rough Edge Studios / Rough Edge FM
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November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This week Executive Director @jeffkopaska.bsky.social joined Community Kevin Brannon on The Reel Anglers' Podcast to discuss conservation, fishing regulations, partnerships, and more: youtu.be/FbTIZ16cPpQ?...
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We are getting some beautiful autumn weather here in NE. This season always evokes a sense of things coming to pass and a year coming to an end. Thus, the #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme for this weekend is "lifecycles." Sketch a fish lifecycle, can be as simple or complex as you want! #sciart 🦑
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November 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We are getting some beautiful autumn weather here in NE. This season always evokes a sense of things coming to pass and a year coming to an end. Thus, the #SundayFishSketch #Fishytheme for this weekend is "lifecycles." Sketch a fish lifecycle, can be as simple or complex as you want! #sciart 🦑
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On the fourth day of #GarWeek, we’re celebrating other native, ancient fish species! Check out these species bios to get an idea of what other ancient fish besides gar reside in North America and beyond.
November 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
On the fourth day of #GarWeek, we’re celebrating other native, ancient fish species! Check out these species bios to get an idea of what other ancient fish besides gar reside in North America and beyond.
The Henry’s Fork Foundation is proving that cooler, cleaner rivers are possible — and essential.
See how they’re improving water quality and restoring fish habitat in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
See how they’re improving water quality and restoring fish habitat in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
Henry's Fork Foundation - Tomorrow's Catch
Discover how the Henry’s Fork Foundation is using science and restoration to protect water quality, trout habitat, and river health in Idaho.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Henry’s Fork Foundation is proving that cooler, cleaner rivers are possible — and essential.
See how they’re improving water quality and restoring fish habitat in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
See how they’re improving water quality and restoring fish habitat in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...
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GARtwork contest ends Friday 11/7 at 10 am Central!
Are you feeling particularly artistic this week? Enter our GARtwork contest for a chance to win a crochet gar 🧶! To enter, DM your submission to @OKWildlifeDept on Twitter or Instagram. The winner will be announced on Friday 🎨🖌️
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November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
GARtwork contest ends Friday 11/7 at 10 am Central!