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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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323 - The Canadian Crayfish Wars with Dr. Premek...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Brendan is joined by Dr. Premek Hamr, a Canadian researcher who has dedicated much of his life's work to Canadian crayfish. They discuss how he got his start in Tasmania on the largest Freshwater Crayfish in the world, to his work in Canada where he has specialized in life history characteristics of this understudied infraorder of amazing animals. His work most recently has focused on invasive crayfish in Ontario, specifically Red Swamp, White River, and other invasives. Listen in to hear about

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322 - Prep and Early Considerations of a PhD, Applied...

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2025/08/17

This week, Conrad reconnects with his good friend Andre Ascura, a current researcher at Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory. Andre discusses his journey toward securing a Ph.D., highlighting the challenges he has faced and the similarities between his path and Conrad's. He reflects on his military experience, emphasizing how it shaped his leadership skills and discipline—qualities that have been vital in the marine science field. Additionally, Andre shares his experiences at Haskin Research

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32:36

Fisheries From Hawaii to Scotland with Dr. Jessie Kittel

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2025/08/12

This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Jessie Kittel, a research scientist at the Blue World Research Institute, about her path in fisheries from Oregon to Hawaii to Scotland to New England. Jessie's research using modeling techniques has varied from humpback whales to yellowtail flounder. Alanna and Jessie discuss the integration of her ecosystem based fisheries model into yellowtail flounder stock assessment, and her new role studying species in the Gulf of Maine. She is also a 100-ton captain!Main

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45:55

320 - Introducing the Bartram's Bass with Dr. Mark Scott

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2025/08/03

This week, Preston chats with Dr. Mark Scott from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Mark shares some of the unique projects that his statewide research team has completed over the years, including the pending launch of a web-based tool that will allow organizations to predict how changes to the landscapes could impact the biodiversity throughout the watershed. They wrap up the episode by sharing the news that the long-awaited species description will be published very soon for the

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01:05:55

319 - Pit Tag Primer with Brian Beckley of Voda IQ...

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2025/07/27

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Brian Beckley and Josh Murauskas for a deep dive into PIT tags - a small electronic device used in fisheries science for a number of interesting applications. You're in good hands as Brian is the president of Voda IQ, a company that makes PIT Tags and Josh has used them throughout North America in a number of applications. They discuss the what how and why of PIT Tags, the origins of PIT tags in fisheries science, and how they are used and applied

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38:56

318 - Return 'Em Right, Complexities of Certifying a...

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2025/07/20

In this week's episode, Conrad had the pleasure of talking with Nick Haddad. Together, they delve into Nick's career journey and how it set him up to secure two dream jobs immediately after completing his master's program. The bulk of their discussion focuses on his experiences with the International Game Fish Association and his current role as the Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager, where he oversees Return ‘Em Right at Florida Sea Grant. They discuss the advantages of leveraging social

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46:23

317 - Restoring Southern California Steelhead with...

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2025/07/13

This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Matt Mensinger, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of California Santa Cruz and The Nature Conservancy, to discuss his research on diadromous species. They discuss his prior work in Maine on American eel and Atlantic salmon as well as his current project focused on habitat restoration for endangered southern California steelhead in the Dangermond Preserve and Jalama Creek watershed. We hope you enjoy this episode!Main point: "Don't take yourself too

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48:50

316 - Previewing the 2025 Black Bass Symposium with...

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2025/07/06

This week, Preston catches up with Steven Bardin, who appeared as a guest in Episode 261 a little over a year ago. They catch up on what has happened since that previous episode, including the launch of Steven's Reel Biology podcast. They also spend a lot of time taking a deep dive and previewing the upcoming 2025 Black Bass Symposium that will be held in conjunction with the AFS meeting in San Antonio, Texas. We hope that you enjoy this episode! Main point: "Be observant." AFS/Black Bass 2025

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44:23

315 - Meet the new host, Conrad Pfalzgraf

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2025/06/29

In this episode we are introduced to the newest host of The Fisheries Podcast, Conrad Pfalzgraf. He and Nick go down a somewhat chronological recap of Conrad's adventures so far and how he got to where he is today. Enjoy!Main point: Every failure is your first attempt at learning! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers,

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42:28

314 - Round Goby and White Sucker Interactions,...

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2025/06/22

On this weeks episode Brendan chats with Dr. Meagan Kindree about her work on the interactions between the invasive Round Goby and the native White Sucker in the tributaries of the Great Lakes, as well as how the changing thermal regimes brought on by climate change may impact both species. Dr. Kindree discusses how they came about studying the impacts of Round Goby on juvenile White Sucker, what the experiments on thermal tolerances of both species reveal, and how all hope is not lost for the

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01:01:00

313 - Mapping fish with BioBase's EcoFish

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2025/06/15

In this episode, Nick catches up with Ray Valley, co-founder of www.biobasemaps.com. Ray was originally a guest on episode 183 of the show and discussed his web-based software's ability to take consumer grade sonar data to produce information on depth, bottom hardness, and aquatic vegetation density for water bodies. In this episode, Ray and Nick discuss BioBase's latest offering: EcoFish. With this new data layer managers are now able to add a fish density component to their mapping outputs. For

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37:46

312 - Groundfish Trawls and Regional Framework Models...

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2025/06/08

This week, Alanna chats with SMAST masters student Keith Hankowsky to discuss his work conducting groundfish trawl surveys in the southern New England wind farm area. They talk about developing regional framework models, the importance of learning a statistical programming language in modern fisheries science, and some of Keith's favorite groundfish. We hope you enjoy this episode!Main point: "Science can be fun!" Keith's email: khankowsky@umassd.edu Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast

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50:35

311 - The importance of leadership and communication...

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2025/06/01

This week, Preston catches up with Dr. Steve McMullin, an associate professor emeritus with Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment. They discuss Steve's unconventional entry into the fisheries science field, his time climbing the ranks in Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, and how he ended up fulfilling his lifelong dream of teaching. Steve wraps up by providing expert insight on the critical importance of leadership and communication in the fisheries field and

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01:00:19

310 - Conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb talks...

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2025/05/25

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Ben Goldfarb, an independent conservation journalist. He's the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, winner of the 2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. His work has appeared in a number of publications you've probably heard of, from The Atlantic, New York Times, Smithsonian

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37:26

309 - Lake Michigan sportfish management in...

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2025/05/18

This week, Elise chats with Cheryl Masterson, a Wisconsin DNR team supervisor and long time Lake Michigan fisheries manager. They chat about Cheryl's 28-year career in fisheries which spans species like Coho salmon, yellow perch, and (Elise's favorite fish) lake sturgeon, and her love for the Great Lakes. Listen in to hear Cheryl and Elise realize mid-episode that the world is actually incredibly small!Main point: Learn how to market your skills! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on

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42:53

308 - BACI Surveys in Windfarm Areas with Andie Painten

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2025/05/11

This week, Alanna chats with SMAST masters student Andie Painten, who is generating baseline data from windfarm areas to study their eventual impact. Andie shares about her extensive experience in traveling abroad through her undergraduate study and research programs as well as graduate conferences. They discuss her current work, focused on the use of ventless trap surveys as well as various life stages of American lobster, Jonah crab, and black sea bass, as well as extracurricular activities such

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29:27

307 - Managing North Carolina's piedmont fisheries...

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2025/05/04

This week, Preston catches up with Lawrence Dorsey, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's fisheries supervisor for the piedmont region. They discuss Lawrence's journey to his current role, the impacts that introduced Alabama Bass have had on North Carolina's black bass fisheries, and how Lawrence has adapted to his current supervisory role. We hope that you enjoy this episode!Main point: "Build networks within the field and communicate your work with your constituents." Lawrence's

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55:36

306 - Native Trout Restoration in Alberta with Lesley...

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2025/04/27

On this weeks episode Brendan talks with Lesley Peterson, the Director of Conservation for Freshwater Conservation Canada, an organization formerly known as Trout Unlimited Canada! They discuss how Alberta's native trout been impacted by habitat loss, invasive species, and what Freshwater Conservation Canada is doing with help from the Alberta Native Trout Collaborative!Tune in to learn how the collaborative has approached the problems facing Alberta's native trout, from habitat restoration to

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51:15

305 - Working with Ecuadorian Artisanal Fisheries to...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2025/04/13

This week, Alanna chats with María Dabrowski, the senior research associate at Rare's Center Behavior and the Environment. María describes her non-linear career path, through academia and non-profits, ranging from cognitive neuroscience, community outreach, and her current focus on the topic of reducing sea turtle bycatch in Ecuadorian artisanal fisheries. We hope you enjoy this episode!Main point: "When the going gets tough, turn local." María's instagram: @gogreenfortheocean Get in touch with

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43:17

304 - The Sicklefin Redhorse and maintaining aquatic...

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2025/04/06

This week, Preston sits down with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission's Dr. Luke Etchison. They discuss the recently described Sicklefin Redhorse and the impacts that Hurricane Helene had on restoration projects in western North Carolina. They also discuss the creation of the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail and ways that conservation projects can be aided by getting support from public stakeholder groups. We hope that you enjoy this episode!Main point: "Remember to be interactive with the

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