#AFS154
AFS welcomed a new president to lead the organization at #AFS154. In this podcast episode, meet President Miguel Garcia Bermudez! Miguel shares his background and involvement in AFS, as well as what he's looking forward to during his presidency. Listen now: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-y4cu7-... #AFS154
October 23, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Important reminder: Award nominations are due this Friday, April 19. Don't miss this chance to recognize inspiring professionals in #fisheries! Learn more: fisheries.org/about/awards... #AFS154
April 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM
I believe it is #AFS154 on Twitter!
September 10, 2024 at 9:40 PM
If you've ever wanted to try gyotaku - the Japanese art of fish printing - we're offering two classes at #AFS154 on Saturday, September 14 in Honolulu with artist Bruce Koike. Learn more: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/craft-worksh...
August 15, 2024 at 8:55 PM
AFS Past President Cecil Jennings was interviewed by Hawaiʻi Public Radio about our Annual Meeting in Honolulu and efforts to include more Indigenous voices in the conference: www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversa... #AFS154
American Fisheries Society on including more Indigenous voices
The American Fisheries Society held its 154th conference, bringing over 2,000 people to the Hawai'i Convention Center. AFS President Cecil Jennings organized the annual event, including the panel “Cel...
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October 2, 2024 at 8:30 PM
To support Indigenous students and early career professionals, AFS is offering sponsorships to attend the #AFS154 Annual Meeting in Honolulu. Awardees will receive travel funding based on their individual need. The application deadline is June 25 - apply at: afsawards.awardsplatform.com #fisheries
May 22, 2024 at 9:07 PM
At #AFS154, Courtney Carothers, University of Alaska Fairbanks, received the Emmeline Moore Prize. Learn more about her work to elevate the role of Alaska Native People and with the Tamamta program to bridge Indigenous and Western sciences in graduate education: fisheries.org/2024/09/cour...
October 11, 2024 at 7:47 PM
In the latest #Fisheries: Fish Tissue Mercury in Lakes and the Moderating Effects of Selenium, Advancing Environmental Flows Science: Hindcasting and Forecasting Flow–Ecology Relationships (open access), #AFS154 updates, and more! Read now: afspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15488446...
August 23, 2024 at 6:28 PM
The AFS Western Division and Pacific Islands Chapter invite submissions of aquatically oriented films and photographs for the 2024 Aquatic Film and Photography Festival at #AFS154. Film submission forms due 7/1 and photo submissions by 7/15: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/film-photo-f... #fisheries
May 31, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Doing some final prep for my talk at #afs154.
Thursday 11:15 in room 328A
Come find out what worked and what didn’t when we tried to tag a small, fragile, endangered fish!
September 19, 2024 at 1:42 AM
In the market for new fishing tackle, custom fly rods, artwork, clothing, & more? Then consider bidding on 70+ items in the #AFS154 Silent Auction to benefit the Skinner Fund, Pacific Islands Chapter students, and the Equal Opportunities Section Student Travel Award: www.32auctions.com/AFS154
September 14, 2024 at 7:51 PM
I co-instructed the “Side Scan Sonar: Cutting-Edge Tools for Managing Habitat” last week at #AFS154 in Honolulu, HI with Adam Kaeser & Josey Ridgeway. Looking forward to expanding this workshop in the future!
September 24, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Genetic data are becoming more widely incorporated into fisheries management. A baseline understanding of the genetic data available, their utility, and how results apply to management can prove extremely useful. Learn more about this course at #AFS154: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/continuing-e...
June 12, 2024 at 7:37 PM
REMINDER: Award nominations for 2024 are due on April 1, including awards for conservation, science, and service, as well as #AFS154 Annual Meeting travel. Bring some recognition to your heroes in the fisheries profession! Learn more: fisheries.org/about/awards...
March 13, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Abstract submission is now open for #AFS154 in Honolulu, Hawai'i, September 15-19. See the descriptions for more than 100 symposia here: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/sessions/ and then submit your abstract by April 26: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/call-for-abs...
March 25, 2024 at 9:35 PM
📢 Ok, we hear you! Due to an inundation of requests, we are extending the abstract submission deadline for #AFS154 in Honolulu by one week to Friday, May 3. Submit your abstract: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/call-for-abs...
April 24, 2024 at 3:31 PM
The 154th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society in Honolulu kicked off today with the Governing Board meeting. The Board discussed next year's plan of work, finances and fundraising, adjustments to committees, strategic planning, and membership issues. #AFS154
September 15, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Join us for three presentations from the #AFS154 Annual Meeting symposium, "Data-Driven, Community-Guided: The Future of Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management," on Tuesday, November 19, at 2:00 pm EST. Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f86f69...
November 6, 2024 at 9:50 PM
At #AFS154, the Apache Trout Recovery Implementation Team was recognized with Carl R. Sullivan Fishery Conservation Award. Learn more about how federal, state, private, and Tribal organizations came together to bring back the now ESA-delisted Apache Trout: fisheries.org/2024/09/apac...
October 17, 2024 at 10:08 PM
To begin our celebration of those honored at #AFS154, we start with Francis Juanes at the University of Victoria, recipient of the Award of Excellence, our highest honor. Learn more about his research on Pacific salmon, anthropogenic underwater noise, and more: fisheries.org/2024/09/fran....
October 9, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Make a meaningful connection with the #AFS154 location by joining a Service Learning Project. Assist with farming ancestral foods, participate in a beach clean-up, or help with invasive species removal at an ancient Hawaiian fishpond. Sign up by 8/9: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/service-lear...
August 2, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Talks start tomorrow at the American Fisheries Society Meeting! I’m excited to catch up with all my fishy friends and talk science. Who else on BlueSky is in Honolulu for #afs154? 🐟🐠🐡
Photo: the view of Waikiki from the top of Le’ahi (Diamond Head) crater.
September 15, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Continuing our awards at #AFS154, we next highlight Stan Allen of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, recipient of Stanley A. Moberly Fish Habitat Conservation Award. Learn more about his extensive work on Pacific salmon habitat restoration and protection: fisheries.org/2024/09/stan...
October 10, 2024 at 7:53 PM
It's the final week for abstract submission for the #AFS154 Annual Meeting in Honolulu. Get your abstract in by Friday, April 26: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/call-for-abs...
April 23, 2024 at 8:35 PM
A sign with FRESH MAINE LOBSTER on it with a background of Honolulu 🌴 is a good symbol of what is wrong with our food system. #AFS154
September 18, 2024 at 11:31 PM