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....

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!

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! 🐟

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...

“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...

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...

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?...

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 🦑

Happy day 5 of #GarWeek, conservation and research day! Here in Minnesota, the #GarLab is proud to contribute to valuable conservation efforts to protect native non-game fishes.

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...

GARtwork contest ends Friday 11/7 at 10 am Central!

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....

It's #GarWeek! @solomonrdavid.bsky.social sat down with Great Lakes Now to discuss this misunderstood & ancient freshwater fish. Learn all about my new favorite fish & why researchers are exploring how gar genetics could help us understand human disease evolution. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw84...

The @sumasfirstnation.bsky.social were banned from fishing the way their ancestors did. Now? They’re bringing it back — on their terms. Watch how traditional practices, sustainability, and Indigenous leadership are restoring what was taken: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Happy #GarWeek! How can you spot a Spotted Gar? In a recent article in Transactions, researchers used imaging sonar to assess how gar and other native fish use Mississippi River floodplains: doi.org/10.1093/tafa...

Can't get enough of gars? Check out these awesome wallpapers! #GarWeek

GAR WEEK 2025 is HERE!!! Join @garlab.bsky.social as we celebrate these awesome living fossil fishes and freshwater biodiversity for #GarWeek! We look forward to hearing from YOU with any gar pics, puns, stories, GARtwork and questions this week!

Georgia AFS November-December Newsletter - so many cool things to check out. The flipbook can be found on the Georgia AFS website. heyzine.com/flip-book/9f...

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....

They may look scary but you don't need to be afraid of zombie salmon. After spawning, Pacific salmon such as this Kokanee become an important food source for wildlife, even far from the ocean. Learn more: doi.org/10.1002/fsh.....

Here’s the ofFISHal #GarWeek schedule! Feel free to participate, follow along, contribute/try to ignore Gar Puns November 3-7!!! @garlab.bsky.social

Restoring the Yuba River means more than fixing a stream — it’s rebuilding an ecosystem. 🌊🐟 In this new Tomorrow’s Catch film, Yuba Water Agency shows how collaboration and science are bringing salmon back to the watershed. Learn more: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Water willow, maiden cane, American lotus. These native plants keep Georgia’s lakes clean and full of fish. Watch how Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division and partners are restoring lake health in #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

1/2) Is that time of year again #Sundayfishsketch friends! This weekend marks the end of our 9th year of sketches! As we move into year 10, our annual #Fishytheme is to draw on Opah (the first fish sketch), to appreciate improvements made while practicing throughout the year. #sciart 🦑

“When you let that fish go… you're releasing something else. All this emotion and all this joy.” Watch how Casting for Recovery empowers breast cancer survivors through healing fly fishing retreats. Explore the #TomorrowsCatch series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

AFS Chapter, Division, and Section Leaders - If you missed today's Town Hall session, you have one more chance to join us on Thursday, October 23 at 12 pm Eastern Time! Hope to see you there! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ca3f1f...

Join AFS for a half-day continuing education course: Higher-Level Thinking for Better Problem Solving, on October 30, 2025: fisheries.org/membership/c...

“I have to be hopeful… that our grandchildren will see we did everything we could.” Christina Parker shares how she’s helping native fish survive climate extremes in CA. 🎥 Watch her story + the full #TomorrowsCatch series here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

In the latest #Fisheries: Defining hybridization thresholds for native species conservation in the genomic era; Clarity over complexity: Statistical reporting that resonates; On the importance and practical conservation of nongame fishes (open access), and more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/is...

In this week's #FishyFriday, @jeffkopaska.bsky.social highlights the recent call for action on climate change by AFS Past Presidents in Fisheries Magazine (free access): fisheries.org/2025/10/afs-...

From fish surveys to streambank restoration, collaboration is driving river recovery in San Antonio. At Confluence Park, the San Antonio River Authority works with partners to revitalize habitats—and reconnect the city to its waterways. 🎥 Watch the full film: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Alaska’s mariculture future depends on young people staying—and thriving. The Alaska Blue Economy Center invests in students, giving them skills to lead the next wave of sustainable seafood. 📽️ Full film:https://contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrowscatch/series_partners/alaska-blue-economy-center/

Join AFS for our next Fisheries Community Check-in! October's session will be held on October 14 at 1 pm ET. Registration: bit.ly/3J7QnyR

Can you spot a hatchery salmon in the wild? You probably can’t — but SSRAA can. Their tracking system follows hatchery-raised salmon from release to return, ensuring sustainability and minimal impact on wild stocks. Explore more: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

“We need to build stronger communities, and stronger policies, to protect our fisheries.” — Gary Whelan, President, AFS Watch his film and explore the full #TomorrowsCatch series now: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

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-...

Kravøy Arctic is using lasers and camera systems to solve one of aquaculture’s toughest challenges: parasites. This is innovation in action — and the future of sustainable salmon farming. 🎥 Watch the full film now on Tomorrow’s Catch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

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...

Many thanks to @jeffkopaska.bsky.social of @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social for donating this #sturgeon puzzle artwork to the NA Sturgeon and Paddlefish Society. The proud new owner, Thomas, from World Sturgeon Conservation Society will display this masterpiece in Vienna, Austria! nasps-sturgeon.org

A dammed river is often a dying river. In Michigan, CRA is removing dams, replanting native trees, and reactivating river access for communities. It’s the beginning of something better—for fish, forests, and future generations. 🎥 Watch the full CRA films: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

#WorldRiversDay might be over, but you can read more about river fisheries in the latest science published by AFS! From the Grand Canyon to the Hudson River, river fisheries face many challenges but researchers and managers are using high tech methods and new techniques to help protect them. (1/8)

In this week's #FishyFriday, @jeffkopaska.bsky.social discusses the 2024 winner of Best Paper in Marine and Coastal Fisheries - "Ecosystem‐level reference points: Moving toward ecosystem‐based fisheries management": fisheries.org/2025/09/best...

“The science is clear—we can have sustainable seafood and healthy oceans.” — @whysharksmatter.bsky.social‬ Watch this film on why saving the sea doesn’t mean giving up seafood. 🎥 Explore more from #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

A sustainable fishery isn’t just a label. @mscecolabel.bsky.social reveals the science, collaboration & long-term work behind their certification — and why it matters. Watch the film and explore the full #TomorrowsCatch series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

AFS is back with a new "Beneath the Surface" podcast! We're highlighting 2025 Excellence in Public Outreach honoree, David Shiffman @whysharksmatter.bsky.social. He shares insights on social media best practices and why sharks matter! Listen now: americanfisheriessociety.podbean.com/e/2025-excel...