The Fisheries Podcast (A team of fisheries scientists)

This week, Kadie chats with Dr. Kellie Carim, a Research Ecologist at the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute in Missoula, MT. Kellie received her B.A. in Biology from Carleton College and her Ph.D. in Fish and Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana. Her research combines genetics tools and information, as well as aquatic ecology to inform stewardship of wilderness areas, and to understand the benefits of wilderness to broader landscapes and ecosystems. Her research interests are broad and include engaging diverse partnerships to address conservation and management of aquatic resources. 

Listen in to hear how Kellie's work has evolved from her PhD throughout her current role, her advice on conducting collaborative work with Tribal partners, as well as some really exciting projects on lamprey genetics, using ultrasounds to assess maturity in salmonids, and more!

Main point: How you treat people matters.

Get in touch with Kellie! Her email is kellie.carim@usda.gov

You can access Kellie's paper on her ultrasound work here.

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Elise Hayden (IG: @elise_the_mermaid), the second of our new hosts, tells us about the different stops she has had so far in her early career. Listen in to hear about rearing Fathead Minnows and Zebra Fish for toxicology experiments, traveling to the Bahamas during the heat of the pandemic, working in the Bimini Lab, and what the future may hold for Elise. 

 

Main point: Humans are nature!

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie catches up with Bridgette Nicolosi, a master's student at Georgia Southern University. Bridgette's research focuses primarily on larval fish ecology—an often overlooked yet critical area of fisheries research. She has experience across diverse ecosystems, from the cold mountain streams of the West to the Piedmont of the Carolinas and now the coastal plains of the Southeast, she is deeply committed to protecting fish species and the ecosystems they inhabit. Her passion for aquatic conservation drives both their academic and fieldwork, aiming to shed light on the vital role of larval fish in sustaining healthy fisheries and ecosystems. Outside of work, Bridgette is an avid nature enthusiast who finds inspiration in the outdoors. Whether hiking, camping, or crafting unique jewelry from flowers found along the way Bridgette immerses herself in the outdoors, finding balance and creativity in the environment she strives to protect. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Bridgette you can find her on Instagram @bnicolosi or email her at bridgettenicolosi@gmail.com. 

 

You can vote for Bridgette in the Ultimate Explorer Competition here and find her handmade jewelry at Land of Sky Design Co. on Etsy. 

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Peyton Thomas, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Colorado Boulder with the Arctic Rivers Project and a professional trail runner. Peyton received her Ph.D. in Biology and Marine Biology in 2022 where she studied fish muscle physiology and potential adaptative responses under projected end-of-century temperature scenarios and extreme hypoxia. For her post-doc, she studies growth projections of Arctic fishes under mid-century climate change across sub-Arctic and Arctic watersheds. Peyton is also a member of the Patagonia trail running team and Protect Our Winters. Throughout the interview, we talk about Peyton's research, how she uses her running career to bring light to environmental issues, and how science can be a form of advocacy. Check it out!

 

And remember: you have great ideas and you are valid.

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Peyton, you can email her at Peyton.Thomas@colorado.edu; find her on Instagram @ptcruisin22; or check out her website: www.peyton-thomas.com

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is on most social media platforms: @FisheriesPod 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Maia Sosa Kapur, a Research Mathematical Statistician with the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Throughout the interview, we talk about how Maia found her dream career in stock assessment, what the day-to-day and season-to-season look like for stock assessment work, different cool research projects Maia has led and contributed to (including sablefish research and crab harvest in Native Hawaiian fishponds), and more! If you've ever experienced a bit of an identity crisis while pursuing your career, this is the episode for you!

 

Main point: There are no prerequisites for succeeding in this field.

 

Learn more about the NMFS Sea Grant Ecosystem and Populations Dynamics Fellowship here!

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Maia, you can check out her website: mkapur.github.io or email her: maia.kapur@noaa.gov

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is on most social media platforms: @FisheriesPod

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Brook Schryer from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters joins Brendan on this weeks episode to talk about aquatic invasive species in Ontario and his last 9 years with the Invading Species Awareness Program (ISAP)!  From the origins of the ISAP as a Zebra Mussel reporting hotline to removing over a million mystery snails they cover topics in the realm of AIS outreach, early detection, response, and some of the projects Brook is working on right now.   

 

Main point: "Learn to identify and report invasive species!"

Brook's email is Brook_Schryer@ofah.org

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Listen to this week's episode to learn about seaweed aquaculture, kelp beer, and treating Parkinson's as Reid chats with Dr. Thierry Chopin.

Remember: follow your passion and the rest will fall into place. 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Emily Dean is a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University researching the influence of anthropogenic factors on the distribution and habitat of riverine fish species. She conducts applied research to provide information that supports conservation and management of freshwater fisheries. She is studying the effects of stream fragmentation on migratory fishes across the conterminous US. This project builds on information from the North American Freshwater Migratory Fish Database (NAFMFD) she developed which contains life history information for 1250 North American freshwater species.  

If you want to get in touch with Emily, you can find her on Twitter (@PhishnDean) and Instagram (@sockeyesocket).

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Get in touch with us! 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. 

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers). 

 

This week Kadie chats with Rae Fadlovich, a masters student in the Quantitative Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology Lab at Utah State University. Kadie and Rae chat about how Rae's love of water led her to work with amphibians and fish, how an injury helped her discover her passion for quantitative analyses, her year teaching English in Malaysia, and her research on common carp in Utah Lake. Check it out!

 

If you would like to get in touch with Rae, you can email her at rae.fadlovich@gmail.com

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Lauren Diaz, a Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University studying steelhead life history diversity and population dynamics. Listen in to hear about how snorkel surveys and a larval hellbender salamander project got Lauren hooked on stream ecology, why she values education so much, and all about the complex life history strategies of O. mykiss (steelhead/rainbow trout).

 

Main point: It's not that serious

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Lauren, you can find her on Instagram @lauren.diaz_ or send her an email at lauren.diaz@oregonstate.edu.

 

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Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop

Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this week's episode, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Costa Rican researcher and Cal State Long Beach Master's student Sergio Madrigal Mora  (IG: @sergiomm_77). They discuss how he has juggled coursework in California and field work in Costa Rica, the importance of building international research collaborations, and his preliminary research on the Pacific Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma unami, described 2015) in Santa Elena Bay. This shark is not currently a target species in Costa Rican fisheries, but are often caught in coastal fisheries throughout their distribution. Sergio's research can provide baseline knowledge from a relatively undisturbed population, which has the potential to strengthen management and conservation approaches for the species throughout its range.

Main point: Humans are one small part of a larger ecosystem

 

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergio-Madrigal-Mora

CSULB Shark Lab: https://www.csulb.edu/shark-lab

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

 

 

 

This week, Preston chats with Steven Bardin, who is quite possibly the busiest person in the field of fisheries. Steven owns a successful small business where he manages the fisheries in private impoundments to meet his clients' goals. He is also a co-founder of the Black Bass Stewardship Group and the Director of the Fisheries Management Division of the Major League Fishing bass tournament organization. They discuss some of Steven's current projects, the growth seen in the business, his foray into being an adjunct professor, and some conservation efforts by Major League Fishing and their partners. Steven also shares some great advice for biologists on how to approach sharing their science with the angling community through podcasts and other media. They wrap up the episode discussing a recent award that was very gratifying for Steven and cap things off with a very early look at the Third Black Bass Symposium held in San Antonio, TX in August, 2025. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Be observant."

Steven's email address: steven@txprolakemanagement.com

Texas Pro Lake Management's website: https://txprolake.com/

Major League Fishing's Fisheries Management Division website: https://majorleaguefishing.com/fisheries-management/

The Black Bass 2025 Symposium website: https://storymaps.com/stories/baf0dddafa2b4ba08ea6e1781a361ff5

 

Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod 

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Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop

Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this week's episode, Zach discusses the impacts of non-native Alabama Bass introductions on black bass species assemblages in rivers and reservoirs throughout the Southeastern United States with experts Steve Sammons and Lawrence Dorsey. 

Main points: Don't move fish around and sometimes the worst invasive fish can be those in your background!

 

Steve's email address: sammosm@auburn.edu

Lawrence's email address: Lawrence.Dorsey@ncwildlife.org

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with whom those individuals are affiliated with in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This month, Reid sits down with Dr. Chuck Bangley to discuss all things spiny dogfish. Listen in to hear about the potential for sustainable shark fisheries, the intersections of social and natural science, the importance of local knowledge and perspective in fisheries research and management, and the impetus for equity, diversity, and inclusion in research. Not to be forgotten is a discussion of tidal energy demonstration sites in The Minas Basin, and ensuing public perception. 

Remember: collaboration is key. 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Katelyn chats with Zach Jones, an M.Sc. student in the Trophic Ecology Fisk Lab at the University of Windsor. Zach talks about the role of philosophy in science, understanding habitat coupling via stable isotope analysis, and winter duration effects on smallmouth bass. 

Main point: It’s important to maintain a relationship with our natural world.

 

Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Jenna Ruoss, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Jenna grew up hiking, kayaking, looking for critters in streams, and playing outside in the woods in her backyard. Throughout this episode, we chat about how her love of parasites which developed during her undergraduate degree led her to a career in fisheries and her current work studying the endangered Pallid Sturgeon in the lower Platte River, Nebraska.

 

Main point: Make sure you're happy.

 

If you'd like to get ahold of Jenna, you can find her on Twitter at @jpruoss.

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This week we are featuring our first Fish Tales episode, an article written and submitted by Stewart Allison McFerran!

Stewart is a a contributing writer for the Freshwater Reporter and  works at the Cognition Science and Discover Center in Beulah Michigan. He also volunteers at Northwestern Michigan College radio station WNMC in Traverse City and has been an active member of the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail group. This Spring he attended the group's conference in Saint Ignace Michigan. Learn more about the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail group here.

 

His article is titled “Darwin’s Finches of the Great Lakes: Whitefish Before and After Commercial Fishing” and was originally published in the Grand Traverse Journal on June 1, 2015. Check out the original article in the Grand Traverse Journal here!

 

Do you have a 'fish tale' you'd like featured in a future episode? Submit your stories here!

 

Get in touch with us!

You can reach Kadie @kbheinle on Twitter.

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers)

Katelyn Cunningham will soon be joining the team of hosts for the podcast but we should get to know her first. Listen in to hear us go through Katelyn's young career, learning how she became interested in fish, her current stop as a Ph.D. student at Carleton University and all the stops along the way. 

 

Main point: Freshwater Ecosystems Are Important!

 

Her first episode will go out May 28th and you can reach her on Instagram @cunningham_katie.

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week we catch up with past guest and past host Julie Vecchio! Believe it or not, it has been 4 years (WHAT?!?!) since Nick first interviewed Julie on the podcast and almost 2 years since Julie stepped away from hosting...we have some stuff to catch up on. She now works as an Assistant Marine Scientist for the South Carolina DNR and has a handful of interesting projects to chat about. Listen in to hear what Julie has been up to. 

 

Main point: Everything touches the ocean!

 

To listen to her original episode: https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/044-through-the-fish-eye-lens-and-what-julie-vecchio-saw-there/?fbclid=IwAR2lpz5DjAKsyFRVpsB8BN9xod7KCM_WSWFh3XVt2rfr3ik9aNuf06ScDKY

 

Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

Those who hire in fisheries are facing new challenges in recruiting large and competitive applicant pools. Co-host Lian Guo speaks with Hadley Boehm and George Scholten about why hiring an excellent team of people also means hiring a diverse team of people, and reflect on the Inclusive Hiring training that Hadley led for supervisors in George's workplace. Check out the resources and survey that Hadley shared during the episode below!

Also, are you interested in joining as a co-host, guest co-host, or have important DEIJA information to share?!  Feel free to reach out to:  diversitypod@fisheries.org

 

Survey:

Please take the time to complete the feedback survey to help us best meet your needs!

https://tinyurl.com/2p9feeyx

 

Resoures:

https://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

 

As always, check out http://diversity.fisheries.org for information and resources.

Find "OUTDOORS IS FOR EVERYONE" gear at https://society6.com/crsmiles. 

All proceeds benefit the AFS Hutton Program.

Ray Valley is an Aquatic Biologist with the marine electronics company called Navico and co-founder of the BioBase automated mapping technology. In this episode we learn about Ray's past, his interest in aquatic plants and how that led him to becoming one of the founders of Biobase. Nick and Ray go over some of the things that Biobase can offer fisheries professionals and their applications. 

Biobase offers a free Habitat+ subscription to any government agency or university researchers. Head to www.biobasemaps.com/plans and under the Habitat+ column select "Govt" and click apply to fill out an application. Ray also mentioned Lowrance discounts...so check it out!

Main Point: You can't fix what you don't measure!

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, sticker, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

Tune in this week as Reid sits down with Rosalie Francis, a Mi'kmaw lawyer who specializes in Indigenous issues including fisheries. Listen to discussions about the 2020 Lobster Dispute on the eastern coasts of Canada, Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Indigenous capacity to self-govern, and how the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) affects communities, Nations, and Peoples.

Remember: we must all attempt to understand Indigenous perspectives. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Preston catches up with Dr. Don Orth, who recently retired as a professor from Virginia Tech. They talk about Don's numerous research topics throughout his career, how teaching changed during his time at VT, two recently published books, and some advice for current and future fisheries professionals.

 

Main point: "Pay attention, be astonished, and talk about it."

Don's email: donald.orth@gmail.com

 

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In this episode Nick goes solo and reviews a handful of children's books about fish and fishing. He comes to the conclusion that, at least of the titles his family owns, kid's books about fish and fishing don't portray many successful outings, don't resemble actual fish species, and/or many don't have any underlying science-y teach-ables. Nick's collection is far from complete and he does give a overview of two books that he is hoping to get soon. Enjoy! 

Main point: Read to your children!

 

If you are interested in being a co-host for The Fisheries Podcast, all training provided and we can help with equipment. If you can operate Zoom, you're 75% there. Shoot us a message and we can answer any questions. 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Leslie Bahn Steen, the Northwest Wyoming Program Director for Trout Unlimited. Listen in to hear about how a sea kayaking expedition spurred Leslie's interest in fisheries, Leslie's current stream restoration work in the Snake River headwaters for Trout Unlimited, and how she manifested her dream job in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 

 

If you would like to get in touch with Leslie, you can email her at Leslie.Steen@tu.org. Check out the Spread Creek project and more of Leslie's work in the Snake River Headwaters with this ArcMap (the Spread Creek project is on tab 8). You can also watch the film Leslie mentioned on the Tribasin Divide on Youtube.

 

If you want to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her @kbheinle on Twitter.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This week Kadie chats with Anthony Dangora, a regional fisheries biologist from Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) out of McCall, Idaho. In this episode, we cover Anthony's early focus on larval otoliths and salmonids, his career path thus far, and also talk about many of the cool seasonal opportunities available out of IDFG. Check it out!

Main point: Be open and willing to take on new experiences.

 

If you'd like to reach out to Anthony, you can find him at anthony.dangora@idfg.idaho.gov

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with her good friend Joey Nolan (IG: @_joeynolan), a Master's student at the University of Georgia Athens. They cover all things sturgeon, the challenges of doing research during COVID, and the power of pivoting as they discuss Joey's less-than-linear road to graduate school. 

 

Main takeaway: Be open to unexpected opportunities!

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Rob Eckelbecker, a PhD candidate with the Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit out of Montana State University, about his career to date, his master's research using game cameras to estimate angler effort, and his current work investigating burbot declines in a Wyoming reservoir.

Main point: Volunteer early and diversify your skillset.

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob, you can email him at robert.eckelbecker@student.montana.edu or find him on Instagram at @robeck09.

 

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In this episode Nick does a solo monologue covering a few topics about the podcast. The first being that he was caught off-guard by a fifth Sunday of the month and was left scrambling trying to fill an episode last minute, hence the solo episode. To combat this, we are seeking your help by asking you to contribute advice, stories, short blurbs, jokes to air on later episodes of the podcast. You can submit that material by recording on your phone or laptop then uploading your stories here: https://forms.gle/b8raHH7H7rktMpyX6 and your advice here: https://forms.gle/BWA26mzk2tbYxQWo6 or you can simply call in to 785-380-9815 and leave a voice mail. 

Nick also spills the beans that The Fisheries Podcast will be receiving AFS' Excellence in Public Outreach Award at the upcoming meeting in Spokane. He expresses a multitude of thanks to the other co-hosts, past guests, the listeners, supporters, and the nominating team. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Another meeting related topic: BINGO! We will be creating a bingo game to be played during the upcoming AFS' meeting. The squares will be based on occurances/activites at the meeting or sights around Spokane. The first person to get all their squares filled in will have their 2023 AFS membership dues paid for by the podcast. Other prizes are still being worked out but may be related to four-corners, outline, or regular old bingo. Feel free to send us suggestions for space ideas. 

 

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) talks with Dr. Leandro Castello about his interdisciplinary research on arapaima fisheries in the Amazon, his new study on the accuracy of fishers' memories in reconstructing a history of past catches (linked below), and how these memories can be used to better manage data poor fisheries in developing countries.

Main point: Most fisheries worldwide are artisanal, tropical, and located in developing countries, and therefore require different approaches to management.   

Project websites: https://leandrocastello.org/ & https://mucaua.org/

Mongabay article: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/fishers-memories-on-par-with-scientific-data-on-historic-catches-study/

Memory paper: https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/fee.2726

 

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Puerto Rican marine scientist and educator Wanda Ortiz Baez (IG: @sharkchicapr). Wanda holds bachelors degrees in Biology and Industrial Microbiology, as well as a Master's in Marine Science from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. In this episode, we discuss Wanda's passion for sharing sharky knowledge with her fellow Boricuas, the many challenges of studying and managing sharks in Puerto Rico, the importance of involving locals in science, and Wanda's business, Little Women, Big Sharks LLC (IG: @littlewomenbigsharks). 

 

Main points: 1. Education is for the students, not the teacher! 2. If you want adults to learn, teach their children! 3. Never stop learning!

 

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Joey Bernhardt (@JoeyBernhardt) an integrative ecologist and an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph. Joey's research, much of which has been centered around global change, seafood and human nutrition, aims to deepen our fundamental understanding of the drivers of biodiversity change and the implications of these changes for human well-being. She also serves as a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Ecosystem Management (@CentreEcoMgmt), where her work on open data and biological responses to climate change will contribute to research efforts aimed at understanding the ecological interactions and processes necessary to sustain ecosystems in the Great Lakes basin. 

 

Main point: Following your passions and joy is the most effective way to contribute to climate solutions.

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Dr. Bernhardt or find out more about her work, check out her lab website: bernhardtlab.org

If you'd like to find out more about the Centre for Ecosystem Management, check out their website: ecosystemscience.ca

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Nick hops back in the hosting saddle to chat with Joe Cermele. Joe has been in the popular fishing media world for twenty years. You may have read his work in Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, or a handful of other print magazines (or online), watched his work in B-Side Fishing or Hook Shots, or listened to him on Bent or Cut and Retie, two podcasts Joe has hosted. In this episode we cover how that landscape has changed and what advice he may offer to fisheries professionals in trying to communicate their work. 

 

Main point: Consider the work involved before commenting!

 

You can find Joe on instagram @joe.cermele138 and his podcast, Cut and Retie, pushes out new episodes every Friday to whatever app you're using. 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

During this episode, new host Reid chats with Dr. Kes Morton; a cross-disciplinary researcher, collaborator, and project manager in the marine sector. Listen in as they discuss co-management, data accessibility and science communication, octopi, and reading recommendations. Remember: people matter. 

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This week Kadie chats with Zac Jackson, a fish biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), about Apache Trout. They cover background information on Apache Trout, how the USFWS has assisted the White Mountain Apache Tribe with conservation and recovery efforts, as well as a few up and coming publications that have come about from this work. Check it out!

 

Main Point: Work hard, be nice, and assume positive intent.

 

If you would like to get in touch with Zac, you can reach him at Zachary_Jackson@fws.gov.

 

If you would like to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her on Twitter @kbheinle. 

 

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This week Katelyn chats with Heather Bauer Reid, a Ph.D. student at Trent University. Heather talks about the interpopulation variation of aquatic species in response to temperature changes, her research centered around the intraspecific variation that exists within fish species, and her experiences at Friday Harbor Laboratories. 

Main point: Don’t ignore the variation that can exist within a species. 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Rose Leeger (IG: @researcherose), a Nova Southeastern University alum, 3-time NOAA intern, and current PhD student at University of Colorado Boulder in the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. Topics covered include Rose's research experience which spans oysters, penguins, the Antarctic toothfish (aka Chilean sea bass), and more! We also discuss how Rose's interdisciplinary work relates to the Antarctic Treaty and the largest Marine Protected Area in the world, the Ross Sea.

Main point: Find your superpower!

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This week, Preston chats with Dr. Eric Hallerman. Eric retired earlier this year following a 34 year career as a faculty member of Virginia Tech's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation. They discuss Eric's career path and how he has been keeping busy after retirement. They also take a deep dive into the fisheries genetics realm and discuss numerous genetics research projects that Eric completed throughout his career. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Take care of Mother Earth, she is the only one we have."

Eric's email address: ehallerm@vt.edu

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Gabe Canfield "Kungunna" is Iñupiaq and was born in Fairbanks, AK but grew up in Ketchikan. Her family comes from Wales, Nome, and Ketchikan, and she now lives in Anchorage on Dena'ina Elnena. Gabe graduated from Dartmouth College in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Native American Studies, works at the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association (YRDFA) as the Project Coordinator, and is excited to be working in the field of Indigenous advocacy and fisheries resource management into the future. 

If you want to get in touch with Gabe, you can reach her by email (gabefloren@gmail.com) or find her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-canfield-aa4942151). 

Find out more about YRDFA at https://yukonsalmon.org/. 

Main point: Even the most complex fisheries systems can be sustainable. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).  

You're in for a treat this week as Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with Brazilian shark and ray biologist Ingrid Hyrycena! They talk about her science communication platform @ProjetoTubarao, the incredible relationship she has built with her local community of fishers, her first visit to the US, and some of the challenges she faces as a researcher from Brazil. 

Projeto Tubarão (Shark Project) IG: @projetotubarao https://instagram.com/projetotubarao   Personal Instagram: @pimdi  https://instagram.com/pimdi   Twitter: @ingridhyrycena https://twitter.com/IngridHyrycena   * * *  

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Virginia Tech doctoral student Jack Stack really likes to study fossil fish. When he's not doing that, he likes to talk about them. In this episode, Anders Halverson talks to Jack about the evolutionary history of fishes from the Cambrian to the Anthropocene. Where did the marvelous diversity of ray-finned fishes come from? What happened to the jawless and lobe-finned lineages? What does this all mean for fisheries conservation today?

You can follow Jack on Twitter: @JackStack9

You can also reach him through email at FishHistory@yahoo.com

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This week Kadie chats with Tyler Winter, the executive director of Native Fish For Tomorrow. Listen in to hear about Minnesota's recently passed No Junk Fish Bill, how Tyler and his friends founded Native Fish for Tomorrow as a consumptive conservation group to challenge the "rough fish paradigm", recipes for sucker-based fish sticks and more!

Main point: Fish close to home

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Tyler you can find him on Instagram @buffalo_catcher or send him an email at tyler@nf4t.org

You can follow Native Fish For Tomorrow on Instagram @nativefish4tomorrow learn more about Native Fish For Tomorrow at their website: nativefishfortomorrow.org

Need inspiration for your 'catch and keep' fishing adventures? Check out the recipes forum on roughfish.com.

Want to watch some consumptive conservation in action? Check out these episodes of Das Boat and B-Side Fishing from the MeatEater network that Tyler was featured on.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Miranda Bell Tilcock about how to use fish eye lens to look at habitat use and diets, her work as a senior environmental scientist for the Delta Stewardship Council, how she balanced being a mom with finishing her master’s, and more! Check it out!

 

Main point: Don’t be too hard on yourself!

 

If you’d like to get in touch with Miranda or seek out her fish eyeball expertise, you can email her at mirbell@ucdavis.edu or find her on Twitter @eyeballMir.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Kwasi Addae, a Puget Sound Commercial Salmon Monitoring Biologist for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife! They talk about Kwasi's work in fisheries and public outreach, the importance of representation in STEM, what it's like to work collaboratively with indigenous fisheries managers, and more! 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this episode, Anders Halverson talks to Daniele Bianchi about the impacts that marine fish have on the global carbon cycle. In short, the ocean is a very important sink for carbon dioxide. Marine fish are important drivers of a biological pump that can sequester that carbon for long periods of time and at great depth. And that means removing large quantities of fish through industrial fishing could have important consequences for climate change. It isn't easy measuring it or modelling it, though.

The paper we discuss in this show can be found here:

D. Bianchi, D. A. Carozza, E. D. Galbraith, J. Guiet, T. DeVries, Estimating global biomass and biogeochemical cycling of marine fish with and without fishing. Science Advances 7, eabd7554 (2021)

If you want to get in touch with Daniele you can reach him at:

dbianchi@atmos.ucla.edu

https://dept.atmos.ucla.edu/dbianchi

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Join Reid this week as she sits down with marine biologist, Caitlin Bate, who currently holds the role of Field Operations and Data Acquisition Coordinator with the Ocean Tracking Network. Learn about the tracking equipment that OTN deploys as part of their various projects, how to get involved with their telemetry initiatives, what collaborating with OTN looks like, and which events, workshops, and conferences you can attend with OTN.

About the Ocean Tracking Network: 

OTN is a research, data management, and collaboration platform based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. For over 15 years, OTN has been deploying monitoring technology in aquatic environments to better inform the movement patterns and behavioural habits of various aquatic organisms. Researchers around the world partner with OTN and make use of their data infrastructure to drive cutting-edge work across the globe--generating knowledge that can help move us toward a more sustainable tomorrow. 

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This week Katelyn chats with Christian Bihun, a Ph.D. candidate at Trent University. Christian talks about his experiences working at a walleye hatchery, his research aimed at refining the walleye bioenergetics model in Great Lakes populations, and the influence of climate change on female fish. 

https://www.rabylab.com/people 

 

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This week, Preston chats with Dr. Mike Bednarski, who is the Chief of Fisheries for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR). Mike compares and contrasts the infamous "big three" invasive freshwater fishes that are hot topics of conversation in Virginia. They also discuss Mike's career arc, as well as some of the threats facing the future of fishing and fisheries management and a few recent "wins" for the VDWR. Finally, they chat about the economic importance of recreational fishing and the careful art of balancing multiple stakeholder groups when it comes to management decisions. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Don't move fish around."

Mike's email address: mike.bednarski@dwr.virginia.gov

 

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This week, Preston catches up with Seth Mycko, a sportfish biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. They discuss the movement and abundance of a southern riverine Smallmouth Bass population, hybrid crappie, and NCWRC's angling outreach efforts.

 

Main point: "Your estimates are only as good as your data"

Seth's email address: seth.mycko@ncwildlife.org

 

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This week Brendan chats with Dr. Michael Rennie about the IISD Experimental Lakes Area – or ELA for short.  The ELA is one of the most influential freshwater research facilities in North America, using whole lake experiments to unravel some of the mysterious connections hidden in our natural world. Brendan and Dr. Rennie discuss the history of the ELA and how whole lake experiments help us understand ecology by revealing the indirect connections in ecosystems.  They also discuss some of the ongoing projects in ELA that the Community Ecology & Energetics Lab is currently working on, such as his work to reintroduce extirpated freshwater shrimp into a lake and some new and exciting work on microplastics.

 

Dr. Rennie is currently recruiting for a PhD position at his lab at Lakehead. Check it out here: CEE Lab PhD opportunity.

 

Main point: "Take a few minutes and stop and think about that next decision or opinion".

Dr. Rennie can be found at: https://ceelab.ca/contact/  Brendan's social media handle: @BrendanSpearin

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Tidal Black Bass Manager, Maryland native, and longtime Fisheries Podcast listener Ryan Gary to discuss his career in fisheries research and management (which began very early in his childhood)! They cover Ryan's MSc research on paddlefish in Oklahoma and current work with black bass in Maryland, his passion for forming connections within communities to manage shared resources, and more!   Main Point: Fish the waters you manage!   Maryland DNR Tidal Black Bass: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/bass/index.aspx  

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Zach chats with Clay Raines about his path in becoming a Research Technician at the USGS National Fish Health Lab, as well as a PhD student at West Virginia University. Clay's research is primarily focused  around Blotchy Bass Syndrome in black bass - and he discusses some of the novel methods being used to track the distribution of affected fish, as well as questions he hopes to address to increase our understanding of the virus. Check it out!

 

Clay's email: craines@usgs.gov, blotchybass@gmail.com

 

Blotchy Bass Bonanza - Angler's Atlas webpage: https://www.anglersatlas.com/tournament/602/blotchy-bass-bonanza-2022

 

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In this episode Jasmin Graham talks to Anders Halverson about her research on the ecology, movement, and range of smalltooth sawfish, one of Florida's  critically endangered species. We then discuss the reasons Jasmin became a fisheries scientist and her work as the President, CEO, and co-founder of Minorities In Shark Sciences (MISS). Since different perspectives and voices drive the most innovative and impactful scientific research as well as the best natural resource management, how can the fisheries community recruit and retain a diverse pool of talent?

If you want to get in touch with Jasmin or keep up with work you can find her on Twitter @Elasmo_Gal or through her website: https://www.learningwithjasmin.org/

If you want to donate or get involved with MISS you can find them on Twitter: @MISS_Elasmo and at their website: https://www.misselasmo.org/

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This week, Preston chats with Dr. Jeff McKinnon. Jeff is a professor of biology at East Carolina University and primarily studies various evolutionary processes in fish populations around the world. He is also the author of the recently published book Our Ancient Lakes: A Natural History. They discuss some of Jeff's research projects, provide listeners with a brief synopsis of what makes ancient lakes such tremendous and unique study sites for evolutionary biologists, and talk about writing the book. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Beware of shifting baselines and remember that extinctions can't be reversed."

Jeff's email address: mckinnonj@ecu.edu

Jeff's book, Our Ancient Lakes: A Natural History, can be purchased here: https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9780262047852

The McKinnon Lab website: https://www.mckinnonevo.com/

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Katelyn chats with Jessica Robichaud, a Ph.D. student in the Cooke Lab at Carleton University. Jessica talks about her experiences as an undergraduate and graduate student, her involvement in government research projects, and the incredible field location of her current research. 

 

Main point: creativity and resilience in the field is important. 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In the first part of this series, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) interviews Lori Martin, one of two candidates running for the position of 2nd Vice President of the American Fisheries Society this year. Listen in to hear about Lori's long career in aquatic biology which includes electrofishing in high school, her "retirement", and her career-long affiliation with the American Fisheries Society. 

Main point: Respect nature and each other's perspectives. 

Don't forget to check out Part 2 of this series! Voting will be taking place ________.

Remember, only AFS Members can cast a vote for their favorite candidate, so now would be a great time to join if you haven’t already! For membership details, click the link below:

https://fisheries.org/membership/join/

 

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Join Reid as she sits down with Dr. Danielle Philibert, aquatic toxicologist with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, to discuss all things oil and contaminant related. We chat about work-life balance, career development, the true value of a genuinely fantastic team, and of course, some incredibly cool research. 

Remember: there are profound interdisciplinary applications of research everywhere, if you are willing to look for them. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) talks with Dalhousie University PhD candidate Zoya Tyabji (IG: @zotabs)! For her PhD research, she surveys landing sites across India to gain a deeper understanding of the catch composition of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, in combination with fisher interviews to understand the social needs of stakeholders, how current management policies impacts fishers, and what can be done to ensure conservation measures are effective. They also discuss Zoya's recent publication which combined scientific data, news and university archives, and sawfish rostra found in a local religious temple to help understand historical sawfish presence throughout India. 

Main Point: Consider cultural diversity and involve local communities in fisheries management.

Link to sawfish paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378247873_Past_and_present_sawfish_Pristidae_records_from_India

 

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week's podcast guest is Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, who you may recognize from Discovery Channel's "Shark Week". In this timely episode, Reid sits down to ask Dr. Hammerschlag about his new business, Atlantic Shark Expeditions, about public engagement and perception in shark conservation, and about the line between ecotourism and eco-harassment. Additionally, hear them chat about bioaccumulation and Pearl Jam.

Remember: be passionate. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week's episode is a bit different than usual, as Kadie interviewed one of the candidates for the 2nd Vice President of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), Dr. Margaret Murphy. Elise Hayden will be interviewing the other candidate in a future episode. As a reminder, only active AFS members are allowed to vote in these elections, so be sure to renew or start your membership to participate in the election.

Dr. Margaret Murphy is a Fisheries Program Manager for Vermont Fish & Wildlife. In this episode, we cover Margaret's path to her current position, how AFS has shaped her career, and what her vision would be for AFS if she is elected as the 2nd Vice President.

Main Point: Listen more and give less advice

 

Learn more about starting or renewing your AFS membership here: fisheries.org/membership

 

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This week Kadie chats with Michelle Briggs, a Ph.D. student in the Montana Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit out of Montana State University. Michelle received her B.S. from the University of Southern California and her M.S. from Montana State University. Her research focuses on the population dynamics and genetic structure of Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake. We chat about Michelle's career path to date and then we focus in on her experiences working in/around Yellowstone National Park, including scuba diving for invertebrate samples and extensive backpacking trips for genetics samples.

Main points: take time to enjoy yourself and remember why you started your work in the first place!

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Michelle you can reach her at michelle.briggs1@montana.edu.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Paul Kanive, the president of the California White Shark Project. Paul has been studying white sharks since 2008, when he volunteered to assist with field operations on the Tagging of Pacific Pelagics (TOPP) project. In 2009, he began his graduate studies, focusing on modeling and estimating white shark population parameters at Montana State University in Bozeman. After earning a Master’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management in 2015, he continued his work on white shark population dynamics, earning a Doctorate degree in Fish and Wildlife Biology in 2020. Tune in to hear about the history of white shark monitoring efforts off the coast of California, some cool white shark facts, and why the California White Shark Project came into existence last year!

If you would like to get in touch with Paul you can reach him at californiawhitesharkproject@gmail.com. If you would like to learn more about the California White Shark Project, you can check out their website or Instagram @californiawhitesharkproject. You can contribute to California white shark monitoring efforts by donating directly, purchasing hoodies on their website, or you can buy artwork or stickers from Thomas David Ritter. 100% of the proceeds go towards white shark research costs.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Join Reid as she chats all things fluvial geomorphology, remote sensing, cold water refuge, salmonid resilience, and Six Nations rugby with engineer and quasi-ecologist, Dr. Antoin O'Sullivan of O'Sullivan EcoHydraulics. Listen in to learn more about how geophysics and fisheries management intersect, the mechanics of  "salmon pelotons" in nature, and how handy it can be to keep a thermal imaging drone in the boot of your truck.

Remember: be happy with what you do. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Kadie chats with Ash Cameron, a fish biologist for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Ash works in the Resident Fish Division’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program with a focus on implementing the Invasive Mussel Project and the Northern Pike Suppression and Monitoring Project in the upper Columbia River. Kadie and Ash talk about her study abroad experience in Nepal, her favorite technician job(s), her current aquatic invasive species (AIS) work for the Colville Tribes, and more!

 

Main point: Don't spread aquatic invasive species and don't underestimate yourself.

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Ash, you can email her at Ashley.Cameron.FNW@colvilletribes.com

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this episode, new host Preston Chrisman interviews Dr. Jason Doll of Francis Marion University. Jason discusses his career to-date, his role in the creation of the new Freshwater Ecology Center at FMU, and his numerous ongoing research projects. Additionally, Jason provides an overview of his strong quantitative background and the issues involved with maintaining multiple packages in R.

 

Main Point: Don't get caught up on p-values!

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with Dr. Kevin Feldheim of the Chicago Field Museum's Pritzker DNA Lab to talk about how genetics research can be used as a tool for population monitoring and conservation. They chat about parthenogenesis in elasmobranchs, the high value of long-term datasets, shark research in the Midwest, and more!

Remember: Appreciate biodiversity!

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This week Kadie chats with new Fisheries Podcast co-host, Brendan Spearin. We cover his (self-described) idiosyncratic career, his love of maps, how he landed in his current role working with aquatic invasive species (AIS), and why he decided to volunteer as a host of the Fisheries Podcast! Check it out!

Main point: Our aquatic resources and natural world are a shared resource and shared responsibility.

If you'd like to get in touch with Brendan, you can find him on LinkedIn or Twitter @BrendanSpearin

 

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Enjoy this week's episode with our new host Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) and her first guest, Clemency White, as they chat about shark sensory biology, anthropogenic noise, and the importance of keeping our hands to ourselves! 

 

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This week Kadie chats with Dr. Kat Dale about her research with larval eels, the Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science speaker series put on by the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay student subunit of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), and her involvement across multiple levels of AFS. Kat is also the head of the student planning committee for the annual AFS meeting in Spokane, Washington, so tune in to hear about the fun events and symposia happening for students and early career professionals coming up next week (August 21-25)! 

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Kat or learn more about her work you can find her at her website: https://www.kaemdale.com/, send her an email at kdale@ucsc.edu, or find her on Instagram @katfishouttawater. You can also find Kat's Fish Matter artwork here and at her Etsy shop.

 

Find the various links we mentioned in this episode below!

• Check out the Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science recordings here and the article in Fisheries here.
• Find out more about Dr. J. Drew Lanham's poetry and other writing here as well as his research here.
• Learn more about climate action Venn Diagrams from Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson in this How to Save a Planet podcast episode, in her co-edited anthology, All We Can Save, and/or her TED talk: How to Find Joy in Climate Action.
• If you would like to contribute to the Fisheries Podcast, either send us an email at feedback@thefisheriespodcast.com or submit your stories to our Fish Tales google form and/or our advice clips google form.

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This week Kadie interviews the hosts of the popular Sharkpedia podcast, Meghan Holst and Amani Webber-Schultz. 

Meghan is a third-year PhD student at UC Davis in the Graduate Group of Ecology where she is pursuing a PhD in ecology studying the broadnose sevengill shark in San Francisco Bay. Meghan is equally passionate about conservation science as she is about social justice and science communication work. In 2021, Meghan co-founded the 501(c)3 non-profit, Minorities In Aquarium & Zoo Science (MIAZS), and now maintains an executive directorship pursuing the mission to advance aquarium and zoo science by diversifying the professionals and their perspectives within it.

Amani is a PhD student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology studying shark functional morphology and swimming kinematics. She is a co-founder and the Chief Financial Officer for the 501(c)3 non-profit Minorities in Shark Sciences, which is dedicated to fundraising for and creating a welcoming space for gender minorities of color in shark sciences. Outside of school, Amani also works as a research assistant at the Field School in Miami where she assists with the Intro to Shark Research Skills course.

Meghan and Amani co-host a science podcast, Sharkpedia, where the primary authors of elasmobranch research are interviewed to communicate their science and strategies to the general public.

 

Listen in to hear about where Amani and Meghan's love of sharks began, their perspectives on running non-profits, and some of the upcoming episodes they have planned for the Sharkpedia Podcast!

Main point(s): Sharks are important, we should appreciate them more than we fear them & science doesn't need to be a competition.

 

You can follow Sharkpedia on Instagram @SharkpediaPod, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you regularly listen to podcasts! You can reach Meghan and Amani on various social media platforms @megholst and @curly_biologist, respectively.

 

Find out more about MISS and MIAZS from their websites, misselasmo.org and miazs.org.

 

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Episode 250! This week, Preston catches up with Fisheries Podcast founder and original host, Nick Kramer. They discuss two major milestones that the podcast achieved in recent months. Nick also recaps a trophy carp management survey that he recently completed and an upcoming project to create a greenhouse for growing aquatic plants.

 

Main point: "Share your story."

Nick's social media handle: @nicktalurus

 

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This week Kadie chats with Dr. Kassandra Ford, an evolutionary biologist who will be starting as an Assistant Professor in the Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology Department at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in Fall 2023. Kassandra's work examines how head and skull shape relates to diet and habitat occupancy, and how these patterns have evolved over time. Her PhD and postdoctoral work largely focused on tropical freshwater fishes, but she is looking forward to expanding her research to the native fishes in the Midwest and Great Lakes! She will also be overseeing the Ichthyology Collection at the Bell Museum and assisting with outreach events to connect scientists with the public.

In this episode, we cover how Kassandra became interested in skull morphology, some recent projects on convergent evolution in freshwater electric fish, and Kassandra's plans for her new lab and work as the curator of the Ichthyology Collection at the Bell Museum.

Main point: evolution is not linear

If you'd like to reach Dr. Ford or learn more about her work, you can check out her website at kassandraford.com, find her on twitter @kassthefish, or send her an email at kassthefish@gmail.com.

Also, read Dr. Ford's 2022 paper on convergent evolution in freshwater electric fish craniofacial morphology here!

 

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In the second part of this series on the 2nd Vice President of AFS candidates, Kadie interviews Dr. Marlis Douglas! Marlis is a Professor of Biodiversity Conservation at the University of Arkansas. Throughout the interview, we talk about Marlis' career path, how she came to co-author The Narrative Gym For Science, and why she is running for the 2nd Vice President of AFS. If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 of this series with Lori Martin!

Main point: Have respect for others.

If you'd like to get in touch with Marlis, you can reach her at her website: https://marlisrdouglas.org/

Remember, only AFS Members can cast a vote for their favorite candidate, so now would be a great time to join if you haven’t already! For membership details, click the link below:

https://fisheries.org/membership/join/

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Marine protected areas can have huge benefits even for long-distance migratory species like tuna, according to a new study in Science. In this episode, two of the coauthors, Dr. Sarah Medoff and Dr. Jennifer Raynor, discuss their research on the fisheries around Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and their surprising results.

If you want to get in touch with Sarah or Jennifer you can reach them at smedoff@hawaii.edu and jennifer.raynor@wisc.edu.

You can find Anders on twitter @ahalvers, or at his website.

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This week Kadie chats with Niall Clancy about the recently released book, Keeping the Last Best Fishery: advice from Montana's biologists to the next generation, which is a series of interviews that he edited and published. Throughout this conversation, we talk about how this book came about, some key takeaways, and Niall's favorite piece of advice he gathered from these interviews. And, while the book is focused on Montana's fisheries biologists, the advice is broadly applicable to states outside Montana and fields besides fisheries. 

 

Main point: We should care more about non-game fish.

 

Check out a free online version of the book here. You can purchase a physical copy of the book via the publisher. The cover art for this book was done by T. David Ritter, you can find more of his work here.

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Niall, you can get in contact via his website: niallclancy.org, or email him at Niall.Clancy@uwyo.edu.

 

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Tune in to hear about triploid and single-sex aquaculture fish populations, how we can genetically safeguard against fish farm escapees, the ongoing concerns around aquatic invasive in New Brunswick, and the notion of animal sentience which connects to animal ethics. 

 

Remember: we must all make an effort to understand the science around us.

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with her friend and colleague Baylie Fadool (IG: @baylie_amberr). They discuss Baylie's many roles with the Bimini Shark Lab, her brand new nurse shark publication which spans 17 years of data, the importance of age and growth studies, how science and art overlap, and more! 

Main point: You belong here!

Cover photo credit: Chelle Blais (@chelleblaisphoto on IG)

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

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In the last few decades, epigenetics has revolutionized the fields of ecology and evolution by showing that environment can interact with the genome itself, driving changes in gene expression. Sometimes these epigenetics can even be heritable. And that has enormous importance for fish released from hatcheries as well as the wild fish they interact with. In this episode, Clare Venney and Raphael Bouchard talk to Anders Halverson about their research with Atlantic Salmon.

If you want to get in touch with Clare or Raphael, you can reach them on Researchgate here and here. You can also email them at clare.venney.1@ulaval.ca and raphael.bouchard.3@ulaval.ca

You can find Anders at his website.

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This week Katelyn chats with Bradley Howell, a masters student in the Fish Biology and Conservation Laboratory at the University of Winnipeg. Bradley talks about his year abroad in Scotland, his research on the potential impacts of electrofishing on brook trout embryo survival, and the impacts of catch-and-release angling on lake trout in Clearwater Lake. 

 

Main point: Freshwater fisheries are diverse and beautiful. 

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Dr. Camila Caceres to discuss her PhD research on small-scale fisheries in the Caribbean, accessible science communication, her work with Minorities in Shark Science, and more! 

Main point: Make responsible seafood choices!

 

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Your host this week is on Instagram @elise _the_mermaid

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For this Halloween-ish episode, Nick chats with Dusty McDonald about ghost fishing. While we don't get to the bottom of how to catch ghosts or what gear works best, we do discuss what ghost fishing actually is and cover a project Dusty led looking at the ghost fishing ability of trotlines in inland reservoirs. He has also been involved in a handful of other interesting projects in the marine realm and a foray into Fountain Darter research which we dive into in the second half of the interview.

If you want to get in touch with Dusty you can contact him at dusty.mcdonald@tpwd.texas.gov.

 

Main Point: Human beings are not the only beings that rely on water!

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This week Kadie chats with Ben Makhlouf, a researcher for the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences. Listen in to hear about how Ben is carrying on his late mentor's trailblazing otolith microchemistry work with Alaska salmon, Ben's decision to leave a PhD program in order to prioritize his mental health, and about his approach to science communication.

 

Main point: This should be fun! Better work is done by happy, collaborative scientists.

 

If you would like to get in touch with Ben, you can reach him at twitter @Benjmakhlouf or via email at bmak29@uw.edu

 

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Finally! The members of the United Nations have agreed to a treaty that will manage and protect the marine biodiversity that lies outside of national jurisdictions--almost 2/3 of the global ocean. In this episode Gabrielle Carmine of the Duke Marine Lab returns to the show to give Anders Halverson an insider's view of the agreement. What's in the agreement? How did it happen? Tune in to find out!

If you want to get in touch with Gabrielle, you can reach her at gabrielle.carmine@duke.edu or find her on Twitter @GabbyCarmine

You can find Anders at his website.

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This week, Drue Winters, the American Fisheries Society (AFS) Policy Director comes back on the podcast to chat about her career path, the place of policy in addressing environmental disasters, and about current legislation relevant to fisheries professionals! Specifically, Kadie and Drue talk about the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), as well as an upcoming Supreme Court case that could redefine Waters of the United States (WOTUS). 

Main point: Science communication is one of the best ways that fisheries professionals can help influence policy.

You can get in touch with Drue via her email: dwinters@fisheries.org

If you'd like to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her on twitter @kbheinle

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This week, Preston chats with Ross Self, who is the Chief of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Freshwater Fisheries Section. They discuss Ross' career arc, as well as the highs and lows from a fish chief's point of view. Finally, Ross discusses the positive experiences that have come from increased interactions with the boating and fishing industry partners within the state and at the annual ICAST trade show, and encourages other states to pursue similar relationship building efforts. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "The fish don't read the book, and anglers are not always wrong."

Ross' email address: selfr@dnr.sc.gov

 

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This week Katelyn chats with Morgan Piczak, a Ph.D. candidate in the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory at Carleton University. Morgan talks about her unique journey into fisheries research, assessing the effectiveness of habitat restoration efforts in Toronto Harbour, and tagging salmon in Norway. 

 

Main point: Stop working towards deadlines. 

 

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In this week’s episode, Elise chats about environmental policy, the importance of outreach, and even extraterrestrial life with Dr. Patrick Shirey for Part 2 of Meeting the Candidates - be sure to check out last week’s episode for Part 1! Dr. Shirey is a Certified Ecologist, Certified Fisheries Professional, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He has served in many roles in AFS throughout his career and is now one of two candidates running for the role of 2nd Vice President of AFS. Voting begins tomorrow, March 20th, and will remain open until April 28th. As a reminder, only AFS Members can cast a vote for their favorite candidate, so now would be a great time to join if you haven’t already! For membership details, click the link below:

https://fisheries.org/membership/join/

Main point: Be kind to others and to yourself.

 

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This week Katelyn chats with Luc LaRochelle, a PhD student in the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Lab at Carleton University. Luc talks about his research on maternal effects, assessing post-release behaviour, and the importance of catch-and-release angling. 

Main point: Try not to always take hero shots and get that fish back in the water. 

 

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In this episode, Dr. Noah Bressman comes back on The Fisheries Podcast to chat with Zach about a review paper he recently published on the terrestrial capabilities of invasive fishes and their implications for fisheries management. They also discuss a free-entry invasive species fishing tournament on the Nanticoke River on July 30, 2022 that will engage anglers in specimen collection for projects taking place in the Bressman Lab at Salisbury University (link below)! 

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1199834114116962?ref=newsfeed

Noah's contact information: 

noahbressman@gmail.com, @noahwithfish, https://noahbressman.wixsite.com/noah

https://academic.oup.com/icb/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/icb/icac023/6576770

You can also check out episode 60 of The Fisheries Podcast to hear more about Noah's research and art. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Dani Escontrela, a PhD candidate studying the cushion star and other corallivores at the University of Hawaii Manoa. They talk about Dani's work with the Peace Corps, the relationships between coral reefs and fisheries, and the many challenges of studying corallivory - including keeping sneaky cushion stars in their cages! 

Main point: Choose good leaders at all levels

Dani's website: https://www.daniescontrela.com/

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this episode Nick breaks the rust off his hosting skills to interview a new host for the show: Preston Chrisman. Preston is an avid listener of the podcast and appeared on the show in 2021. Tune in to hear about what Preston has been working on in South Carolina since his last episode including a Largemouth Bass removal project, the development of a Shiny app to help with SCDNR management reports, and a little bit about the type of guests Preston is hoping to land. 

Main Point: Don't be afraid to ask for help!

 

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This week Kadie laughs and cries through this interview with Katie Furey, a good friend and fellow graduate student in the Ecology Department at Montana State University. In this episode, we chat about Katie's career path, her current research investigating the feeding ecology and trophic relationships of salmonids in Georgetown Lake, MT, as well as her experience with rheumatoid arthritis, anxiety, and ADHD. While this episode is on the longer side and contains more giggles (and tears) than average, we cover some really crucial topics about the representation of chronic illness and disabilities in fisheries and the importance of health insurance for graduate students. 

Main point: Prioritize finding joy, silliness, and Pacific spiny lumpsucker moments in your life! (And go to therapy if you can afford it!)

 

Find the famed 2Fish2Fureyous video here.

You can get in touch with Katie on Instagram @fureyous or via email at kaitlyn.furey@student.montana.edu 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This week Brendan chats with Dr. Margaret Docker about her career working on sex determination in Sea Lamprey that has spanned two and a half decades, the challenges faced in uncovering this mystery, and the recent advances that put the goal in sight.  In addition, they chat about an upcoming "Special Issue on the Underappreciated Native Fishes of North America and their Management" in the Environmental Biology of Fishes journal, which Dr. Docker is a co-editor.

Check out the special issue here, along with the articles already published.  Submissions will be open until April 30th, so be sure to get in contact with Dr. Docker as soon as possible if you're interested. 

Main point: "All biodiversity matters, not just fish with a commercial or recreational value".

Margaret's social media handle: @MargaretDocker Brendan's social media handle: @BrendanSpearin

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This week Kadie chats with returning guest, Tyler Winter and new guest, Dr. Shannon Fisher about how Minnesota's recent Native Fish Bill came about via collaborative efforts between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and various conservation groups. 

Tyler is a lifelong angler, conservationist, and environmental scientist. Tyler and his friends founded Native Fish for Tomorrow as a consumptive conservation group to challenge the "rough fish paradigm". As anglers they prove that native fish are a resource that should be managed for sustainability and their ecosystem services. And they hope to inspire others to angle for native fish so they can enjoy the resource too! Tyler was previously interviewed in episode 221 about the No Junk Fish Bill.

Dr. Shannon Fisher’s professional career spans 24 years with the state of Minnesota where he currently works as the Fisheries Populations and Regulations Manager with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In addition to his regular duties, he has coordinated and led research on burbot and bowfin populations and served as the agency’s lead on native rough fish management strategies. Shannon’s passions include fishing, deer hunting, gardening, bowling, cribbage, and spending time with his partner Lance, children Jaden and Allie, and the family pets.

 

Main points: native rough fish have their place and internalize/understand catch hyperstability

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Shannon, you can reach him at shannon.fisher@state.mn.us. You can reach Tyler via nativefishfortomorrow.org or email him at tyler@nf4t.org.

 

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In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Silver discusses the history of fisheries science as it was developed in the context of colonialism and industrialized fishing. The discussion centers on a paper she and her colleagues recently published in The American Naturalist titled "Fish, People, and Systems of Power: Understanding and Disrupting Feedback between Colonialism and Fisheries Science" (Silver et al. 2022). In particular she discusses the ways in which colonialism impacted indigenous peoples in what is now British Columbia through the Pacific herring fishery.

If you want to get in touch with Jennifer you can reach her at:

j.silver@uoguelph.ca

and you can follow her on twitter at:

https://twitter.com/JJSilvs

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This week on the Fisheries Podcast, we hear from experienced Skipper and harvester, Kevin Squires. Join us as we delve into issues like stewardship and responsibility, the problem with Individual Transferrable Quota systems, and how to bridge communications between fishers and managers.

Remember: with ocean access comes stewardship responsibility. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Nick chats with Julie Claussen about a myriad of topics. We start with how Julie got started in natural resources before moving in to her career with the Illinois Natural History Survey. The conversation then turns towards her role with the Fisheries Conservation Foundation, some of the foundations projects, and the pros and cons of working internationally. We also touch on Julie's passion for science communication, the American Fisheries Society, and DEI efforts in fisheries science. 

Main Point: Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!

One of the communication efforts Julie is involved with is the Climate Ambassadors and Climate Fellow Programs through AFS. The Ambassadors program is currently accepting applications for the next class starting in 2023. If you are interested you can find more information at https://climate.fisheries.org/meet-our-climate-ambassadors/.

 

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For the last few years, members of the United Nations have been negotiating an agreement to manage and protect the marine biodiversity that lies outside of national jurisdictions--almost 2/3 of the global ocean. Just a couple of months ago they came tantalizingly close to signing a deal on this high seas treaty, only to have it fall apart in the last hour. In this episode, Gabrielle Carmine of the Duke Marine Lab talks to Anders Halverson about what's at stake. She gives an inside view of the negotiations, the issues, and the next steps.

If you want to get in touch with Gabby or keep up with work you can find her on Twitter @GabbyCarmine, on her website, or through email.

You can find Anders on twitter @ahalvers, or at his website.

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Dr. Caleb Hasler joins Brendan to talk about his work on catch and release angling, some new techniques using genetic expression to look at stress in fish, and his work on two American Fisheries Society Books, available now! 

He's also looking for a new curling team, if you're in Winnipeg hit him up.  The title image in today's episode is a picture of Caleb's first fish.  Check out the post on social media to see a Goldeye, Caleb's favourite fish, it's closest ancestor (other than Mooneye)! Can you see the resemblance? 

 

Caleb's Lab: https://calebthasler.wordpress.com/ 

AFS Books:

Freshwater Fisheries in Canada https://fisheries.org/bookstore/all-titles/professional-and-trade/freshwater-fisheries-in-canada/ 

Methods for Fish Biology, 2nd Edition https://fisheries.org/bookstore/all-titles/professional-and-trade/methods-for-fish-biology-2nd-edition/ 

 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).”

Reid Sutherland, one of the new hosts of The Fisheries Podcast, tells us about her eventful undergraduate program at the University of New Brunswick and beyond and also fills us in on beginning her master's degree at Dalhousie University. Outside of fish stuff we discuss the Canadian Coast Guard, surfing in Nova Scotia, and the Trailer Park Boys. 

 

Main point: Open your mind to alternative thinking!

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).