Congratulations to our Southern Division on a successful meeting! Our officers and staff enjoyed attending sessions and meeting AFS members from around the division. We look forward to more exciting unit meetings throughout 2026!

Abstract Submission for our 2026 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio is NOW OPEN! Submit your abstract before the deadline on Wednesday, April 22: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/call-for-abs... #AFS2026 #fisheries

Do you have a fisheries colleague who deserves recognition? The Call for AFS award submissions is now open through April 1: fisheries.org/about/awards...

AFS members - it's time to vote in the 2026 AFS officer election! All active members are encouraged to vote now through March 31! www.xcdsystem.com/afs/forms/in...

We are excited to participate in Oxford University Press’s 2026 March Mammal Madness tournament. Check out the bracket and cheer for AFS’s first ever contender, the Pacific Lamprey in the That’s So Metal category! #2026MMM bit.ly/4aMlPfP

There's still time to register for today for today's AFS Fisheries Community check-in! Join AFS at Monday, February 23 at 3 pm Eastern Time. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e5abc0...

Ready, set, register! Join us for our 156th Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Take advantage of our early bird rates by registering before June 24th. bit.ly/4kNZIdv

As we look forward to #OSM2026, familiarise yourself with the latest fisheries research and explore the American Fisheries Society’s titles. 🐟 Browse all the AFS titles here: oxford.ly/4qTo3jD

We aren't saying they'd win gold every time, but they'll definitely place. Which fish are you cheering for?

In the February issue of Fisheries: hatchR: A toolset to predict when fish hatch and emerge, partner-led climate adaptation for Indigenous fisheries in the Great Lakes, the Fishers and Farmers Partnership, and more! cf23.xcddev.com/afs/member

Webinar reminder! Join AFS webinar on Thursday, February 19 at 1 pm ET for a session about Social Media with David Shiffman. Registration: www.xcdsystem.com/afs/store/re...

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the American Fisheries Society proudly celebrates the women and girls shaping the future of fisheries and aquatic science! #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #FisheriesScience #AFS #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

Fisheries is 50! This exclusive publication is available to all AFS members. Not a member? Not a problem! Easily join or renew your membership today to gain access. cf23.xcddev.com/afs/member

Exhibitor Registration is now open for the AFS 156th Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio! To view booth packages and sponsor opportunities, visit www.xcdsystem.com/afs/exhibito.... The tradeshow hall fills up quickly, so don't miss your opportunity to snag a great space!

Love is in the water! Send these to the fish lover in your life 🐟

AFS is excited to announce our next webinar! Join us on February 11 at 12 pm ET for Forward-Facing Sonar. Find out more and register at fisheries.org/2026/01/open...

New paper from our shop published online today, led by Dr Lundberg with a motley crew of partners. academic.oup.com/fisheries/ad...

The Call for Sessions for the #AFS156 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, has been extended! Submit your proposals for symposia, innovative sessions, and continuing education courses by Friday, February 13, 2026! www.xcdsystem.com/afs/abstract... #AFS156

Happening tonight!

This is the final week of the AFS Bookstore Sale! Don't miss your chance to snag some great books at great prices. No bag limit! Shop until Jan 23. fisheries.org/bookstore/

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...

What if the future of seafood didn’t come from the sea? Inside a Kentucky State University research facility, shrimp are being farmed indoors—paving the way for a safer, more sustainable aquaculture industry. Watch more here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Jason Link has been a scientist with @NOAA Fisheries for more than 25 years. In 2025, he was honored with the American Fisheries Society’s Award of Excellence, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the aquatic sciences. www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-stor...

Join AFS on Wednesday, January 21 at 1 pm ET for a webinar on Mapping and Prioritizing Aquatic Barriers for Restoration in Canada: bit.ly/49rEay0

“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...

The word is out, 1 month until exhibitor registration is open! Learn more about our tradeshow opportunities and reaching your target audience by visiting afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/exhibit/

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...

Restoring salmon access is about more than food. For the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, it’s cultural. It’s historical. It’s sacred. 🎥 Watch their full films in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Join AFS for our first webinar of 2026! On Monday, January 12, at 1 pm EST, we'll have a session on angler engagement: fisheries.org/2025/12/webi...

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

Restoration isn’t just about the river — it’s about how we work together. Ecofish is showing that credible science, built on trust and co-leadership, can unlock progress for people and salmon. 🎬 Dive into the story in Tomorrow’s Catch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Very proud of this project and the resulting paper. Underwater video is a promising alternative to capture-based fish sampling methods.

How useful is underwater video as a fisheries assessment tool in freshwater? @jacobbowman.bsky.social asked this question for his honours thesis, by comparing video against other ways of counting fish. Editor's Choice in TAFS: academic.oup.com/tafs/advance...

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...

The big day is finally here - and with it, a very big fish! Our #25DaysofFishmas road trip ends on the East Coast with the ancient-looking Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus). Once close to becoming a Ghost of Fishmas Past, their ongoing recovery represents a possible brighter Fishmas Future

Shad tidings we bring to you and your fin! 🐟 Our #25DaysofFishmas road trip heads up the East Coast for a fish as American as apple pie - American Shad (Alosa sapidissima)! Known for their spawning runs, shad know that no matter how far away you roam, no trip could be too far when it comes to home

On the 12th day of Fishmas, AFS needs YOU! We are grateful for our AFS members and supporters that donate their time, talents, and efforts to the continued advancement of fisheries and aquatic science. Ready to continue great work? Visit fisheries.org/ #fisheries #fish #afs

There’ll be scary ghost stories on Day 23 of #25DaysofFishmas - well, maybe not *that* scary! 👻 Call us Scrooge, because today we're visited by a Ghost of #Fishmas - a small, translucent minnow called the Ghost Shiner (Paranotropis buchanani) - as we continue exploring the Northeast + #GreatLakes

On the 11th day of Fishmas, AFS is delivering a comprehensive, centralized hub designed to better serve AFS members! Members can now access 1 dashboard that provides convenient access to membership renewals, meeting registrations, past meeting digital libraries, Fisheries Magazine, & more!

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.

Day 22’s #25DaysofFishmas feature may look Grinchy, but don’t let that fool you! We say “Oh, hi!” to the Northeast/Great Lakes region + the Ohio Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon bdellium), a parasitic native fish who may seem more suited for Halloween but is full of holiday spirit! (and fish juice, probably)

From a serious-looking sculpin to the Arctic's only air-breathing fish, the Northwest leg of the #25DaysofFishmas road trip was full of surprises! Our trip's almost done, but not without a final stop in the Northeast + #GreatLakes region - because there's no place like H.O.M.E.S. for the holidays!

Don’t let the spiky appearance fool you - Day 20’s #25DaysofFishmas feature may be as cuddly as a cactus but it’s no Grinch! 🌵 We take a cruise along the Pacific Coast Highway to find the Prickly Sculpin (Cottus asper), a freshwater sculpin who's widespread in rivers and lakes across the West Coast

The Hutton Program is looking for application reviewers! As a reviewer, you would evaluate and score 15-20 applications. If you are a fisheries professional, post grad, or graduate student interested in reviewing, please email [email protected] with a copy of your resume or CV.

The past few years I've given my students assignments to create Wikipedia pages on various topics. This semester's Fisheries Management students were assigned to write about an ichthyologist/fisheries manager that didn't have a page, with emphasis on women or POC encouraged. I'm sharing them here:

"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...

Day 19’s #25DaysofFishmas feature wouldn’t feel out of place at Santa’s Workshop! ❄️ We trade a our road-trip car for a seaplane and head north - very north - to Alaska and the Alaska Blackfish (Dallia pectoralis), a tough-as-ice fish that breathes air and has been described as “a bulldog with fins”