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The Fisheries Podcast

A team of fisheries scientists

A weekly podcast sharing stories of the amazing people and projects that make up the fisheries science profession.

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224 - Researching Recreational Fisheries with Rob...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/07/09

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

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40:26

223 - All About the Ocean Tracking Network with...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/07/03

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

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35:57

222 - Brook Trout Embryo Survival and Reflex...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/06/25

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. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and

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36:41

221 - Learning about Minnesota’s No Junk Fish Bill...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/06/11

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

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45:47

Harvesting, Management, and a Changing Industry with...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/06/04

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. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod Become a Patron of the show:

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26:25

219 - Northern Map Turtles and Permit with Jessica...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/05/28

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. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod Become a Patron of the show:

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41:06

218 - Conservation Genetics with Dr. Kevin Feldheim

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/05/21

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! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod Become a Patron

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25:02

217 - Convergent Evolution in Fish Skull Morphology...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/05/14

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

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32:12

216 - Cage Diving Opportunities, Behavioural Ecology,...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/05/07

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. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook,

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28:37

215 - Getting to know new host Katelyn Cunningham

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/04/30

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. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on

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30:26

214 - Catching Up with Julie Vecchio

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/04/23

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

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47:49

213 - Alabama Bass Impacts with Steve Sammons and...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/04/16

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:

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44:51

212 - Starting a Nonprofit to Continue California...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/04/09

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

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53:58

211 - Spiny Dogfish & ”Grinding Nemo”: Sustainable...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/04/02

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:

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38:49

210 - A High Seas Treaty at Last! With Gabrielle Carmine

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/03/26

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

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41:43

209 - Meeting the Candidates, Part 2: Dr. Patrick Shirey

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/03/19

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

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29:51

208 - Meeting the Candidates, Part 1: Dr. Margaret...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/03/12

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

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48:02

207 - Physics & Fisheries with Dr. Antoin O’Sullivan:...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/03/05

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. Get in touch with us! The

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34:56

206 - Mental Health and Otolith Microchemistry with...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/02/12

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

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26:52

205 - Collaboration, Communication, and Commitment to...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2023/02/05

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. 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,

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