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”

Only one more #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas mystery fish before the big day! For Sunday December 21, sketch the species you think these clues are describing (don't spoil it early if you know it!). The answer will be revealed with the day's #Fishmas calendar! @lampichthys.bsky.social

On the 8th day of Fishmas, we share our favorite weekly tradition! From spotlighting new research to cutting edge science, Fishy Fridays highlights topics our Executive Director finds important and sometimes just fun. Join the email list today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

“Once they get a foothold, it's really tough to get rid of them.” Katie O’Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social‬ is sounding the alarm and showing how prevention starts with awareness. 🎣 Explore the full #TomorrowsCatch series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

A dip in a relaxing hot spring sounds like just the cure for the winter blues - just ask Day 18’s #25DaysofFishmas feature, the Borax Lake Chub (Siphateles boraxobius)! Our #Fishmas road-trip takes us to Oregon's Borax Lake, a small, hot spring-fed lake that’s just right for a small, unique minnow

On the 7th day of Fishmas, we hear from a 2025 Hutton Scholar! Did you know AFS provides internship opportunities for high school students across the country? Applications are now OPEN for interested students. Click here to learn more--> hutton.fisheries.org/ #fisheries #afs

Abstract submission is now open for #FSBI2026 in Southampton, 27-31 July! Deadline for abstracts is 2 February 2026 (17:00 GMT). You can find more info, here: fsbi.org.uk/symposium-2026/

Are you a sucker for cheesy holiday movies? Well, you’re in good company! Day 17 of #25DaysofFishmas brings us the Largescale Sucker (Catostomus macrocheilus), a fish whose distinctive feeding habits and even scientific name - which means “large lips” - makes it perfect for mistletoe lovers 😘

On the 6th day of Fishmas, our longtime friends at McMillen highlight the networking opportunities at our annual meeting! #fishmas #fisheries #afs

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...

Registration is now open! We got lots of great abstracts and can't wait to see you all there! www.tixtree.com/e/california...

At the Spokane Tribal Hatchery, three generations are working to restore native fish and protect a way of life. 🎥 Watch their story & explore the full Tomorrow’s Catch series from AFS and CWP: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

🎶I’m dreaming of a white(fish)-mas🎶 No need to just dream it! On Day 16 of #25DaysofFishmas, our road trip heads to the high country for the Bonneville Cisco (Prosopium gemmifer), a species of freshwater whitefish found only in Bear Lake on the border of southeast Idaho and northern Utah.

The Call for Sessions for the #AFS156 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, is now open! Submit your proposals for symposia, innovative sessions, and continuing education courses by January 30, 2026 at: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/call-for-ses....

On the 5th day of Fishmas, we hear from Certified Fisheries Professional, Ryan! Remain current, credible, and effective. Learn more about the requirements, application process, and more here --> fisheries.org/membership/a...

Join AFS for our last Fisheries Community Check-in of 2025! December's session will be held on December 16 at 1 pm ET. Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4eedd4...

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

❄️ ‘Tis the Season! ❄️ Renew your @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social membership for 2026 today! Be sure to ✅ the box to renew your AFS Science Communication Section membership too (psst, it’s free for students!) Renew before 2026 to avoid a service fee when you pay by card.

On Day 14 of #25DaysofFishmas, we say Feliz Navidad as we leave the Southwest US! But not before one last stop in south Texas for the country’s only native cichlid species - the Rio Grande Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus, also known as Texas Cichlid) - and our 2nd #SundayFishSketch mystery fish!

#25DaysofFishmas Day 13 brings us a fish that shines like B-E-A-UTIFUL holiday lights! 🌟 Our road trip takes us to the deserts of southern Arizona + New Mexico to find the Beautiful Shiner (Cyprinella formosa), a small, threatened species that was briefly lost from the US but has been reintroduced

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...

Here are this Sunday's #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas mystery fish species clues! For Sunday December 14, sketch the species you think these clues are describing (don't spoil it early if you know it!). The answer will be revealed with the day's #Fishmas calendar! @lampichthys.bsky.social

Mele kalikimaka! 🌴🐟 On Day 12 of #25DaysofFishmas, we head to the land where palm trees sway and the season's always green and bright to find the Nopili rockclimbing goby / ‘o‘opu nōpili (Sicyopterus stimpsoni), one of only a few freshwater fish species native to the islands of Hawai‘i

On the 4th day of Fishmas, we hear from Katrina about her participation in the AFS fly-in that was hosted in June! The group made more than 50 visits to various Congressional offices to do education and outreach on a variety of fisheries issues #fishmas #afs #fisheries

“If I had a wish, I wish everybody could put on a mask & snorkel and just sit there and watch fish.” @julielovesfish.bsky.social is making conservation more human and more heard. See more in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

🎶Come, they told me, pa rump (poolfish) pum pum pum🎶 🥁 Move aside, little drummer boy, it’s the Pahrump Poolfish’s (Empetrichthys latos) time for a solo! On Day 11 of #25DaysofFishmas, we say Vegas or bust and head to southern Nevada to meet a critically-endangered fish without a home

Day 3 of Fishmas! Did you know AFS provides travel awards to the annual meeting? Each year, students from around the globe apply for awards covering a range of items from registration costs to lodging. Make sure to follow us to see when the award portal opens for our meeting in Columbus, OH!

You better not cry, you better not trout, ‘cause Salmonid Claus is coming to town! 🎅🐟 On Day 10 of #25DaysofFishmas, we head to Arizona's White Mountains to meet the Apache Trout (Oncorhynchus apache), whose recovery isn't a #Fishmas miracle, but a result of over 50 years of people working together

On the 2nd day of Fishmas, we are passing the mic to the AFS North Central Division President, a 15-year AFS member, and fisheries biologist, Drew Holloway!

Better check autocorrect to make sure your Christmas list makes it to Santa and not Day 9’s #25DaysofFishmas feature! 🎅😈 The #Fishmas train keeps a-rollin' on down to San Antone to meet Satan eurystomus - better known as the Widemouth Blindcat - a rare blind catfish living deep, deep underground

Conservation for profit? Chestnut Carbon is restoring 60K+ acres of forests & 120+ miles of waterways—improving fish habitats and creating revenue through carbon markets. 📽️ Watch their short film in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...