HVAC guys are here, doing work that's taking up the whole hallway. the cat was standing at the bottom of the stairs watching. I just heard the guys give her the right of way. "come on thru" and she did!

I just thought everyone should see this

If you're concerned that your/someone else's email address in the review system isn't correct, reach out to the journal admin. it's easy to accidentally end up with 3+ accounts, making it hard for others to find you! It's a quick fix on my end and I (not so) secretly love merging duplicate accounts

Only one week left to get the AFS books on your list at dramatically reduced prices during the AFS Bookstore Sale! Grow your science library with 100+ books on sale, including new titles and AFS classics, until Jan 23. fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

I love living in Baltimore so much. So proud to call Brandon my mayor

I feel like repeating something I said about a year ago: there are a lot of good people, trying to do their jobs and protect the institutions and people they're responsible for, dealing with situations and pressures very, very few of us have ever seen before. Try to give them some grace.

It’s A LOT right now. I needed to take a breath, maybe you do too? Perhaps with some of my favorite fishes, right here in Minnesota:

Hi folks for my first blue sky post see below a new publication all about Striped Bass age and growth in CA and MD. academic.oup.com/mcf/article/...

“Salmon offered itself as a food source… and in return, the Nez Perce have an obligation to care for it.” — Jay Hesse Watch this powerful story on Snake River salmon and the cultural fight to bring them back. 🎣 Explore more of the #TomorrowsCatch series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

If you've been waiting for your favorite AFS book to go on sale, now's your chance! Complete your science library at dramatically reduced prices, starting at just $6.00! Only at the AFS Bookstore, only 'til Jan 23, 2026. fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

Happy TAFS January 2026 issue release day to all who celebrate! @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social academic.oup.com/tafs/issue/1...

This is coming from a place of love and support, but… It’s ‘shoo-in,’ not ‘shoe-in.’ It’s ‘case in point,’ not ‘case and point.’ It’s ‘moot point,’ not ‘mute point.’ It’s ‘hunger pangs,’ not ‘hunger pains.’ It’s ‘jibe with,' not 'jive with.'

Didn't get the fisheries books you wanted this holiday? Treat yourself during the AFS Bookstore Sale! With more than 100 titles on sale, AFS has exactly what you're looking for at amazing prices starting at just $6.00! fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

Looking for a copy of "Lessons in Leadership" or "Selected Writings of Sidney J. Holt"? Look no further than the AFS Bookstore Sale! Until Jan 23, 2026, these and 100+ other books are on sale at unbeatable prices! Order yours today at fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

i proofread something recently that said "Brooke Trout" instead of "Brook" and i cannot stop giggling to myself about it

The December issue of Fisheries is ready to enjoy! This exclusive publication is available to all AFS members. Not a member? Not a problem! Join or renew today to gain access. Visit bit.ly/3xMNtV5 for more information

On the 10th day of Fishmas, we highlight our member magazine! Fisheries is a monthly publication highlighting the conservation and sustainability efforts that are advancing fisheries and aquatic science, as well as promoting the development of fisheries professionals.

"Methods for Fish Biology"? "Freshwater Fisheries in Canada"? More like "Methods for Fish Book Buying" and "Freshwater Fisheries in Your Cart"! Grab your copies from the AFS Bookstore Sale today, before this sale swims away! fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

Have you been waiting for your chance to score some key AFS books at incredible prices? Never fear, the AFS Bookstore Sale is here! More than 140 titles, old and new, are on sale until January 23, 2026. Act now before they're gone! fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

In my first Editorial as Associate Editor for @conphysjournal.bsky.social, we help combat this lack of training by providing some "tips and tricks" for writing constructive peer reviews, based on our collective experiences as editors for multiple scientific journals.

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

As Hanukkah begins, we meet a fish that can light the way - literally! 🕯️ We head to the Pacific coast for the Eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus) - also known as Candlefish - a small smelt who's an ecological cornerstone for the animals + people that call the Pacific Northwest home #25DaysofFishmas

While those other sales are long gone, the AFS Bookstore Sale is still going strong! More than 140 publications are available at greatly reduced prices, including popular and recent titles, now 'til January 23, 2026. Catch yours here: fisheries.org/2025/12/2025...

outtake from writing bookstore sale posts: How's that one Zeppelin song go? It's like... Singing to an ocean, I can hear the ocean's roar (Ooh) "Buy books from the Bookstore" and a whole lot more, more (Ooh)

does anyone know where I can find the full text of Terry Tempest Williams' poem "A Meditation on Phelps Lake" from the walls of the Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve Center at Grand Teton? Mom and Dad want to frame a copy and the proofreader in me can't stomach getting the formatting wrong

I just want to see my study species, is that too much to ask😭 Happy Fishmas day 35!

And for #ArtAdventCalendar day 2, some fishing lures 😅 Variations on this design have trended on social media for a while. I used creme polishes for the bases, some with gradients, and topped them all with a sheer holographic magnetic polish. Then I added details using more creme polishes.

Have you been hunting for great prices in the AFS Bookstore? Open season on Fisheries Books is here, Nov 24–Jan 23! With a free 59-day license for all and no daily bag limits, there's a trophy out there for everyone. Catch yours today! fisheries.org/bookstore/al...

Move over, Black Friday sales—the AFS Bookstore Sale is here! Support your favorite nonprofit and get the fisheries books you need at the best price of the year. Don't let this sale swim by you. fisheries.org/bookstore/al...

Blueridge mountains #mountainmonday #blueridge #BlueSkyMonday #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #ArtYear #MobilePhotography

stay tuned as I attempt to combine fish puns and holiday shopping puns for nearly 60 days

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...

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

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...

Which ancient fish are you? #GarWeek #Conservation #Garology #FishSciComm #SciComm #GarLab

How would various hypoxia reduction strategies impact fisheries in the Gulf? MissDelta's Kim de Mutsert and a team of researchers built a model to find out. Their takeaway? Slight changes in populations, big changes in distribution https://doi.org/10.1093/mcfafs/vtaf032 #hypoxia #coastalscience

Spooky scary zombie salmon? Pacific salmon don't live long postspawning. While some die immediately, others live briefly + embrace rotting—literally—floating around and deteriorating. As their bodies decay, nutrients return to the environment, even to their future offspring! doi.org/10.1002/fsh....

Technically, this is a book of spells.

📢 New paper alert! 📢 CRI researchers just published a new paper comparing reproductive success of supplemented and wild Atlantic Salmon. The findings can help us better understand how to optimize supplementation programs to increase populations of Atlantic Salmon. doi.org/10.1093/najf...

Great new paper by two journal editors providing a roadmap for effective statistical reporting – fantastic resource for students in any ecological field. academic.oup.com/fisheries/ad...

There are 36,000 or so podcasts that explicitly link to research in some of their episode descriptions. That's how we find the research citations btw, exactly how we also do it with YouTube. Podcasters: Link to the research in your episode descriptions! 3/7

The American Fisheries Society extends our support to the furloughed fisheries and aquatics professionals affected by the U.S. federal government shutdown. Read our full statement on the shutdown and its impacts on natural resources here fisheries.org/2025/10/afs-...

is this .gov link dead because of an error or because it's been wiped off the face of the earth? #proofreadingthoughts

Our note answering the question of how many fish species are there in (the three countries of) North America reached 300 reads and its first citation. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

This is called the pistachio tide and can confirm the rotten egg smell is very strong right now! aqua.org/stories/2023... #baltimore

Widespread ‘pistachio tide’ rolls into the Inner Harbor

In the latest #Fisheries: Strongholds for Pacific Salmon (open access), Reckoning with Coloniality in Alaska Trawl Fisheries (open access), Growth Patterns of Invasive Silver Carp in the Mississippi River Basin, Empowerment as a Goal for College Education, and more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/is...

Thinking about all of my US colleagues today that work for USGS, USFWS, US Parks Service, NOAA and the EPA. From front line environmental practitioners to scientists and policy makers, these folks ensure that waters are swimmable, fish are edible, that natural areas are accessible, etc, etc, etc.

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.