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AFS Beneath the Surface

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33:59

Book Preview: Standard Methods for Sampling

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2024/08/19

This episode is a preview of the soon-to-be-published second edition of Standard Methods for Sampling North American Freshwater Fishes! Join book's editors to learn about the book's development, what's new in the Second Edition, and more.Guests: Scott Bonar Norman Mercado-Silva Kevin Pope Erin Tracy Standard Methods description: Second updated edition of an important, popular reference book that provides standard sampling methods recommended by the American Fisheries Society for assessing and

24:53

Respectful Meetings Working Group

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2024/07/23

Today's episode features an conversation with Sara Cannon, a member of the Respectful Meetings Working Group. Sara shares updates on the Working Group's initiatives for the Honolulu meeting, as well as tips for being a respectful visitor to the Hawaiian Islands.Sara Cannon is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries at the University of British Columbia. Additional Resources: Respectful Visitor Guide on the Annual Meeting website Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo (KUA) Send

22:50

Fisheries Professional Development - Planning for the...

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2024/07/05

Today's episode features a conversation with Ben West, who has served as a consultant for AFS and other organizations in the fisheries and wildlife space, specifically for projects focused on strategic development, continuing education, and communication. The conversation highlights a recent professional development retreat hosted by AFS. This retreat focused on identifying challenges faced by professionals across fisheries & wildlife careers and began discussions to help solve these

34:43

Introduction to the AFS Hutton Program

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2024/06/28

AFS launched the Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program in 2001, to stimulate interest in fisheries and aquatic sciences among underrepresented groups in the fisheries profession.This episode featured Kathy Guindon, chair of the Hutton Program, for an introduction to the program, tips for Hutton mentors, and stories about past Hutton students. Thank you to all Hutton Committee members and the Hutton application review team! For more information: hutton.fisheries.org Send questions and comments to

17:39

2024 AFS Annual Meeting Preview!

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2024/06/07

Today's guest, Tim Grabowski, joins us from Hawaii! We're talking about the Honolulu Annual Meeting, the AFS Pacific Islands Chapter, and Hawaii travel tips.Tim Grabowski is the AFS Pacific Islands Chapter President and local chair for the 2024 Annual Meeting. Tim is the Unit Leader for the U.S. Geological Survey Hawai'i Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, and an adjunct associate professor at the University of Hawai'i-Hilo. Honolulu Annual Meeting: https://afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/ Grabowski

30:47

Introduction to the AFS Membership Committee

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2024/05/17

This week, we are meeting with Abigail Archer, the chair of the AFS Membership Committee, to talk a bit about the committee's mission and current projects.Episode guest: Abigail Archer, AFS Membership Committee Chair Barnstable County Cape Cod Cooperative Extension & Woods Hole Sea Grant Link(s) mentioned in this episode: 2024 AFS Annual Meeting: https://afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/ Send questions and future podcast ideas to: Lauren Maza lmaza@fisheries.org

31:00

Climate Ambassadors Program group interview

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2024/05/03

This episode is an introduction to the AFS Climate Ambassadors Program (CAP), which offers communication skills training focused on climate change. Join us for a conversation about the origin of the program, program structure/content, and other CAP and AFS related stories!Episode Guests: Julie Claussen Fisheries Conservation Foundation Climate Ambassadors Program Steering Committee Leah Baumwell The Pew Charitable Trusts Climate Ambassadors Program 2021-2022 Cohort Corinne Burns Leading

18:18

Meeting Planning 101

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2024/04/19

Even wonder how scientific meetings are planned? Today's episode is a short introduction to conference planning with AFS Meetings Director, Shawn Johnston and AFS Meeting Consultant/Contractor, Kerrell Dunsmore.AFS Staff contacts: https://fisheries.org/about/meet-the-staff/ Webinar proposals

20:06

2024 Policy Update!

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2024/04/05

It's time for a fisheries policy update! This week, AFS Policy Consultant, Drue Winters, shares updates from the Hill related to fisheries resources.

37:28

Part 2 of 2: Meet AFS Second VP Candidate, Marlis...

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2024/03/15

The World Fisheries Congress delayed us in posting this episode, but today we're back on track. This episode is the second in the two-part series featuring AFS Officer Candidates.The 2024 AFS officer election will be held March 22-April 26. Today on AFS Beneath the Surface, get to know Second Vice President candidate, Marlis Douglas. Marlis shares her professional background and past involvement with AFS, as well as some ideas for the future. Send questions, comments, and future podcast topics to

26:15

Part 1 of 2: Meet AFS Second VP Candidate, Lori Martin

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2024/02/16

This episode is part one of a two-part series!The 2024 AFS officer election will be held March 22-April 26. Today on AFS Beneath the Surface, get to know Second Vice President candidate, Lori Martin. Lori shares her professional background and past involvement with AFS, as well as some ideas for the future. Send questions, comments, and future podcast topics to membership@fisheries.org.

18:52

2024 World Fisheries Congress preview

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2024/02/02

Join us for a preview of the upcoming 2024 World Fisheries Congress! AFS is joined by Donna Parrish - World Council of Fisheries Societies President and Abigail Lynch - 2024 World Fisheries Congress Program-Co Chair. Donna and Abby share some insight on bringing the WFC to the United States and some highlights of the Congress. 2024 World Fisheries Congress: https://wfc2024.fisheries.org/ American Fisheries Society: https://fisheries.org/

22:26

Meet AFS President - Cecil Jennings

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2024/01/19

In this episode, we're visiting with 2023-2024 AFS President, Cecil Jennings. Cecil shares insight on his route to becoming an AFS officer and his current presidential plan of work.

16:58

Welcome to AFS Beneath the Surface!

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2024/01/05

The American Fisheries Society is excited to share the first episode of our new podcast! AFS Executive Director, Doug Austen, shares a preview of Society events in 2024. Events mentioned during the webinar: 2024 World Fisheries Congress 2024 AFS Annual Meeting January 9 webinar - Standard Sampling Review Registration February 4 webinar - Freshwater Mussel Research - USGS Registration

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