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🪼🪼Job Alert 🪼🪼 💼 Coordinator, Conservation Bio (Mat Leave) 🌎 Multiple Location Possibilities 🏬 Nature Conservancy of Canada ⏰ September 28, 2025
natureconservancy.ca/who-we-are/w...
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Want to count salmon in a stream? Time to review an oldie from
#Legend
#MikeJones
& J. Stockwell 🐟A rapid assessment procedure for the enumeration of salmonine populations in streams (1995)🐟
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🐠Performance of alternative methods for generating SDM’s for invasive species in
#GreatLakes
🐠 🪼Sea Lamprey control reduction during the COVID-19 pandemic corresponds to rapid increase in Sea Lamprey abundance🪼
academic.oup.com/fisheries/is...
Sea Lamprey in
#DuffinsCreek
, ON
4 days ago
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International Association for Great Lakes Research
6 days ago
2 DAYS LEFT! Propose a session for the 2026 joint conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a hybrid event.
https://bit.ly/4lpMJNK
#IAGLR26
#ConnectedWaters26
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reposted by
David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈
about 2 months ago
My paper "Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should" is formally published in an issue. It's a how-to guide to using Bluesky, the first ever published in the scientific literature! 🧪🦑🌎🐟
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Social media for fisheries science and management professionals: How to use Bluesky and Instagram, and why you should
ABSTRACT. Social media tools have revolutionized how people communicate with one another. A 2018 paper in Fisheries summarized the use of Twitter, Facebook
https://academic.oup.com/fisheries/article-abstract/50/7/316/8107657
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reposted by
Dr. Alexandra Schoen
2 months ago
New paper! ‼️ Angling-like stressors immediately before spawning impacts the offspring of lake trout 🐟 🐟 🐟 Fun study in collaboration with Manitoba Fisheries and
@calebhasler.bsky.social
lab.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/..
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Brad Howell
2 months ago
Thank you
@sebiology.bsky.social
for having me at this year’s
#SEBconference
in Antwerp, Belgium. Today’s Open Animal session was a full house despite being a Friday morning!
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reposted by
Sarah Whorley, Ph.D.
3 months ago
Looking for a remote part-time job?! Work for SFS! The Society for Freshwater Science is looking for a Communications & Media Specialist
freshwater-science.org/job-posting/...
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Communications & Media Specialist — Society for Freshwater Science | Society for Freshwater Science
The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) is seeking a Communications and Media Specialist to assume primary responsibility for managing internal Society-wide and external public communications through...
https://freshwater-science.org/job-posting/communications-media-specialist-society-freshwater-science
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#LoveOurLegends
#CanadaDay
Let’s talk about the late Legend
#DrHelenBattle
- Began her university education at the age of 16 -
#FirstWomanInCanada
to earn a doctorate in
#MarineBiology
in 1928 - Her studies enabled innovative lab work Check out more at
cars.fisheries.org
3 months ago
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🍁HAPPY CANADA DAY🍁 Let’s step back in time…five years ago…and reflect on 150 years of fisheries in Canada! Rowshyra Castaneda et al.
#BriefHistoryFishCanada
www.afs-oc.org/wp-content/u...
3 months ago
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❗️JOB ALERT❗️
#FisheriesCertificationManager
🐠Application due by July 13 🦑
#ManitobaGovernment
Plays a lead role in the management of commercial fisheries and the coordination of sustainable fishing certification (eco-certification) efforts
jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/search.action
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Manitoba Government Job Opportunities Website
https://jobsearch.gov.mb.ca/search.action
3 months ago
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Caleb Hasler
3 months ago
I'm assuming it's ok to announce this...letter from my uni president said confidential...effective July 1, I will be a Full Professor! Many thanks to all my mentors, students, colleagues, collaborators, and funders.
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Dr. Solomon David
3 months ago
LOOK at this stunner of an Orangespotted Sunfish! Caught and released from a floodplain lake off the Minnesota River. Yes, freshwater fishes can be quite colorful too!
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‼️ Calling All Students ‼️ 🪼 2025 Peter A. Larkin Awards for Excellence in Fisheries 🪼 Applications are being accepted DUE Friday, June 20 $200 Cash & Travel to
@scas-scsa.bsky.social
#2026 Email YOUR application to
[email protected]
today!
3 months ago
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reposted by
Dr. Solomon David
4 months ago
Sometimes you just need a weird lungfish to break up your timeline:
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The Ricciardians
4 months ago
Another aquarium-trade species found in the wild.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Invasive fish species reported in Nova Scotia for first time, DFO says | CBC News
A single egg-bearing Oriental weatherfish, also known as pond loach, was discovered in Morgans Falls last month, according to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/invasive-species-pond-loach-nova-scotia-1.7540417
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reposted by
Canadian Science Publishing
4 months ago
Nominate an outstanding early-career researcher! The Stevenson Lectureship Award honours creativity and impact in fisheries and aquatic sciences. The recipient will present a plenary lecture and receive travel support. Deadline: Sept 19, 2025. Details ➡️
buff.ly/qj0vOve
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reposted by
Katie O'Reilly
4 months ago
Out now! Our new curriculum for grades 6-12 helps educators across the
#GreatLakes
region engage their students to think critically about freshwater ecosystems through the lens of crayfish - read more about it here:
iiseagrant.org/new-crayfish...
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New crayfish curriculum engages students in Great Lakes and local invasive species issues - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Crayfish can frequently be found in the role of classroom pet, but as with many school critters, they can pose a threat if they are released into local waters—non-native species can prove to be invasi...
https://iiseagrant.org/new-crayfish-curriculum-engages-students-in-great-lakes-and-local-invasive-species-issues/
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reposted by
International Association for Great Lakes Research
4 months ago
Are you part of the
#GreatLakes
research community—or deeply invested in its future? IAGLR invites you to share how federal changes have impacted you. Survey at
https://bit.ly/3FbFavg
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reposted by
International Association for Great Lakes Research
4 months ago
Now is the time to effectively communicate your Great Lakes research. How? Check out the latest issue of IAGLR's Lakes Letter magazine for insights and examples. A must-read for Great Lakes scientists and advocates.
#SciComm
#GreatLakes
Visit
https://bit.ly/43323Ku
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American Fisheries Society
5 months ago
Join our next webinar on 5/13 @2 pm EDT: Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail: Advancing Great Lakes fisheries science and stewardship through maritime history and heritage partnerships, with Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant, MSU Extension. Register:
secure.fisheries.org/MemberRespon...
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‼️ Calling All Students ‼️ 🪼 2025 Peter A. Larkin Awards for Excellence in Fisheries 🪼 Applications are being accepted $200 Cash & Travel to
@scas-scsa.bsky.social
#2026 Email YOUR application to
[email protected]
today!
5 months ago
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reposted by
American Fisheries Society
5 months ago
Join us for a new episode of the AFS Beneath the Surface podcast! In this episode, we're exploring AFS election candidate recruitment with the Nominating Committee Chair.
www.podbean.com/media/share/...
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AFS Nominating Committee - candidate solicitation and vetting
Have you ever wondered how the AFS Second Vice Presidential candidates are selected each year? With the AFS election completed for 2025, we thought it would be a good time to reflect back on the candidate selection process.This week's guest is Eric Fetherman, who just completed his term as the Chair of the AFS Nominating Committee. Eric helps explain the candidate recruitment and vetting process for the AFS elections. Episode guest: Eric Fetherman 2024-2025 AFS Nominating Committee Chair Colorado Parks & Wildlife Updates: Fisheries Community Check-in May 7, 3 pm Eastern Time Join the session! Webinar - Great Lakes May 13, 2 pm Eastern Time Register Now Webinar suggestion form
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vrfuc-188f0c4?utm_campaign=admin_episode&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=episode_share
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Mid-Canada Chapter of AFS
5 months ago
Interested in getting involved with your AFS Mid-Canada Chapter Executive Team? Nominate yourself for a position in 2025-2026. Nomination deadline: April 30, 2025. For more information:
midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-executiv...
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MCC Executive Elections – Call for nominations! – Mid-Canada Chapter of AFS (MCC)
https://midcanada.fisheries.org/mcc-executive-elections-call-for-nominations/
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reposted by
Matthew L. Miller
5 months ago
Did you know there are around 78 sucker species, and all but 2 are found exclusively in North America? They are not "trash fish" but rather vitally important to freshwater ecosystems. Many have fascinating life histories. And, for anglers, they're great fun to pursue.
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Michigan Sea Grant
5 months ago
How well do you know Great Lakes aquatic critters? Take this lighthearted quiz from
@greatlakesnow.bsky.social
to find out!
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How well do you know your Great Lakes aquatic species? | Great Lakes Now
Test your knowledge of aquatic species by taking this lighthearted quiz and tell us how you did in the comments!
https://buff.ly/biQfRuN
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Recycle some paper and print off this wonderful
#LetsGoForASwim
colouring book for a calm activity this
#HappyEarthDay
waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/library-bibl...
5 months ago
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🐠🐟
#EarthDay2025
🪼🦀 Take a moment to think about our amazing ecosystems and critters across Canada from
#Coast2Coast2Coast
through the
#Prairies
and
#GreatLakes
Which is/are YOUR favourite? Mine? Gotta be
#LakeSturgeon
and
#ThreehornWartyback
5 months ago
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Mid-Canada Chapter of AFS
6 months ago
Networking Opportunity: Social event in Edmonton on April 9 (tomorrow). The Mid-Canada Chapter is excited to host a social event in Edmonton. Come hang out and get to know other fish friends in your area! For more details and to register:
www.eventbrite.com/e/american-f...
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American Fisheries Society Mid-Canada Chapter: Edmonton Networking Event
Come join us at the American Fisheries Society Mid-Canada Chapter: Edmonton Networking Event for a night of mingling with fish folks!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-fisheries-society-mid-canada-chapter-edmonton-networking-event-tickets-1303256799169?aff=oddtdtcreator
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reposted by
Olivier Morissette
6 months ago
Status of Lake Trout populations in Manitoba, a welcomed point of reference for management part of Giulio Navarroli MSc work, with
@calebhasler.bsky.social
et al.
@uwinnipeg.bsky.social
Very glad to be part of this work!
@springer1842.bsky.social
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Application of a population status model on several recreational lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) fisheries in Manitoba, Canada - Environmental Biology of Fishes
Current data on lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) populations in Manitoba are limited but essential for guiding effective management decisions. To address this gap, academics and provincial fisheries ...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10641-025-01689-5
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reposted by
Brooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🪱🏳️🌈♾️
6 months ago
I just created a Sci-Commers Starter Pack! Science Communication is CRITICAL right now, and there is more than one way to do it! Get some inspiration (+ fun!) from a variety of different sci-commers from various backgrounds (although there may be a bit of a marine bias here 💙).
go.bsky.app/NMCFMcj
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Sci-Commers
Join the conversation
https://go.bsky.app/NMCFMcj
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#Streams
and
#Brooks
… Beautiful in any language… 🐟🐸🪳
#Ruisseau
{en français}
#Arroyo
{en espagnol}
#Bach
{auf deutsch}
#Ruscello
{in italiano}
#Beek
{in het nederlands}
#Ribeira
{em português}
6 months ago
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reposted by
Titus Seilheimer
6 months ago
It's spring and the ice is out. That means northern Pike are moving towards their spawning sites.
#sundayfishsketch
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reposted by
Veronica Groves (she/her)
6 months ago
Kicking off
#AFSQS2025
!!! Huge thanks to our many sponsors
@biomcgill.bsky.social
@mcgill.ca
@cars-afs.bsky.social
@amfisheriessoc.bsky.social
AFS Education Section & QCBS
@afsquebec.bsky.social
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#WorldWaterDay
. Let us reflect on our connection to water, in whatever form it takes around us…
a-z-animals.com/blog/bodies-...
6 months ago
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reposted by
Julie Claussen
6 months ago
The consequences of nonnative species. New study by
@oldenfish.bsky.social
and Brazilian colleagues.
www.dailyuw.com/science/inva...
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Invasive fish species harm biodiversity in freshwater environments
A recent study co-authored by UW professor and freshwater ecologist Julian Olden found a direct connection between the introduction of invasive freshwater fish and the decline of beta diversity in
https://www.dailyuw.com/science/invasive-fish-species-harm-biodiversity-in-freshwater-environments/article_11f20102-fef9-11ef-a11d-93878935189b.html
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reposted by
AFS Science Communication Section
7 months ago
The deadline to nominate someone for the Award for Excellence in Public Outreach is April 1.
add a skeleton here at some point
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reposted by
American Fisheries Society
7 months ago
Think you're a good fit to be the editor-in-chief of an AFS journal (or two)? AFS seeks an aquaculturist and fish health professional to serve as the inaugural EIC of North American Journal of Aquaculture (NAJA) + Journal of Aquatic Animal Health (JAAH)! Details here:
fisheries.org/2025/02/edit...
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Editor-in-Chief Sought for NAJA and JAAH - American Fisheries Society
The American Fisheries Society (AFS) seeks an aquaculturist and a fish health professional to serve as the inaugural editor-in-chief (EIC) of the North
https://fisheries.org/2025/02/editor-in-chief-sought-for-naja-and-jaah/
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reposted by
Robert Arlinghaus
7 months ago
In our new essay led by
@sjcfishy.bsky.social
we argue that each individual fish matter in catch and release angling.
academic.oup.com/fisheries/ad...
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Individual outcomes matter in the context of responsible and sustainable catch-and-release practices in recreational fisheries and their management
Abstract. Recreational anglers often engage in catch-and-release (C&R) whereby some of their catch is returned to the water (either to comply with harv
https://academic.oup.com/fisheries/advance-article/doi/10.1093/fshmag/vuae023/8052646?searchresult=1&login=false
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reposted by
Quebec Subunit American Fisheries Society
7 months ago
Super exciting news - two of our Ex-comm members just published a review paper in collaboration with Ricciardi lab (
@ecoinvasions.bsky.social
) at McGill and the Mandrak lab at UofT (
@uoft.bsky.social
). Check it out and learn about invasive Goldfish in North America
academic.oup.com/fisheries/ad...
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The rise of goldfishes in North America
ABSTRACT. Goldfish Carassius auratus is a longstanding global invader that has entered a new phase in its invasion history, spreading into new geographical
https://academic.oup.com/fisheries/advance-article/doi/10.1093/fshmag/vuae018/7972628
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reposted by
Andrea Fuller
7 months ago
If your study species is threatened, can you use a surrogate? Manuel Coffill-Rivera addresses this question in our latest Conservation Physiology in Action article:
academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Beware of using surrogates to investigate threatened species!
If we are to save threatened species, we need to know much more about how they are functioning in a rapidly changing world. But studying a threatened speci
https://academic.oup.com/conphys/article/13/1/coaf001/8002830
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Quebec Subunit American Fisheries Society
7 months ago
RING RING📞! The fish community is calling, and they’re not taking voicemail! 🐟 It’s the last week to sign up for the AFS conference—don’t flounder around and miss your chance to communicate with the current! 🌊
#AFSQCS2025
Can't wait to see you there:)
linktr.ee/AFSQC
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REMINDER: you can win a copy of Freshwater Fisheries in Canada by @CalebHasler et al! 🐟 Just upload your best
#SundayFishSketch
, Canadian Theme, and tag us! Best pic selected by ExComm. Deadline: Feb 14.
over 1 year ago
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American Fisheries Society
over 1 year ago
New special section in the North American Journal of Fisheries Management: Native Lampreys - Research and Conservation of Ancient Fishes. Read now:
afspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15488675...
🧪🐟🐠
#fisheries
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Tenure track
#AssProf
at Trent University Jul 1st! Check it out and send your application to Stephe Hill at
[email protected]
!
www.trentu.ca/humanresourc...
over 1 year ago
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American Fisheries Society
over 1 year ago
New AFS podcast! Just launched this month, "AFS Beneath the Surface" takes a deep dive into the programs and people of AFS. Catch up on AFS news and enjoy interviews with AFS members. Now available on PodBean (
americanfisheriessociety.podbean.com
) and other major platforms.
#fisheries
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* FRIENDLY REMINDER * Upload your best
#SundayFishSketch
, CAN Theme 🇨🇦 to win a FREE copy of Freshwater Fisheries in Canada by Caleb Hasler et al! 🐟 Best pic selected by ExComm in Feb!
over 1 year ago
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Ontario Chapter of AFS AGM, Jan. 26-28, 2024, Bayview Wildwood Resort Abstract by Jan. 8 using template. Email to Silviya Ivanova (
[email protected]
) Discounts for AFS-OC members/students. Early Bird Special by Jan. 15. Register online at:
www.afs-oc.org/shop/
.
over 1 year ago
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Here’s your chance to win a copy of 🐟Freshwater Fisheries in Canada 🐠by
@calebhasler.bsky.social
et al! Upload your best
#SundayFishSketch
, Canadian Theme 🇨🇦 Best pic selected by ExComm in Feb. 2024!
over 1 year ago
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