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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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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...

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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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49:14

303 - A Review of Finspan

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2025/03/30

This week Nick provides an overview and review of the brand new board game Finspan. For six years, fish enthusiasts across the globe have been jealous of the success of the board game Wingspan but move aside birds, it is time for piscine supremacy! Nick discusses the various components of the game and attempts to describe how to play the game (better how to guides can be found at 'Watch it Played' and 'Bits and Biology' on YouTube). The similarities between this game and Wingspan are also discussed

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01:02:55

302 - Linking natural channel design with positive...

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2025/03/23

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Ian Smith, a professional geomorphologist that is now doing his PhD at the age of 62 at the University of Toronto! Ian will be working on incorporating principles of naturalized channel design to benefit native species in Ontario. They discuss the interactions between the abiotic aspects of geomorphology and ecosystems, how geomorphology has changed over time, and how it can and should incorporate ecological factors to benefit native species.Ian can

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52:13

301 - Untangling the movement and habitat use of...

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2025/03/16

This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with University of Miami Shark Research and Conservation Program Master's student Jenny Norcross (IG: @jennynor). They discuss Jenny's childhood love for fishing, her ground breaking thesis work on Atlantic guitarfish movement, her passion for creating anatomically correct animal pottery, and more! Main point: Things will not always go according to plan, but how you react is what matters most! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook,

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29:47

300 - Black Sea Bass, Wind Farms, and Oceanography...

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2025/03/09

This week Alanna chats with Dr. Max Zavell, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology. They talk about Max's journey in fisheries, including time spent as a Hollings Scholar, his graduate research, and his current work studying the impact of wind farms on larval fish assemblages. Main point: Take a breath, and take a look around. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky:

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48:55

299 - Managing small impoundments and using social...

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2025/03/01

This week, Preston sits down with private lake manager Shan O'Gorman. They discuss Shan's path to owning and operating his own lake management business and some of the highs and lows along the way. Shan also shares the story of how an airport layover eventually turned into building a large following on various social media accounts, where he shares lake management tips and uses science to combat common angling myths. We hope that you enjoy this episode!Main point: "Catch and release is not always

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56:31

298 - Prussian Carp, from strange reproductive...

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2025/02/23

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Patrick Hannington, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. His interests are at the interface between animals, parasites, and freshwater environments, including Prussian carp, a species capable of gynogesis, a reproductive technique that involves cloning and sperm stealing! Patrick and Brendan discuss Prussian Carp, eDNA assay development, genetics, and assay validation. Recently, Patrick and his research group have been

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44:18

297 - Studying the elusive Atlantic Guitarfish with...

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2025/02/16

On this week's episode, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Miami Rosenstiel Master's student Kylie Powers (IG: @kylie_powers) to talk all things Atlantic Guitarfish! Listen in to learn about Kylie's journey into graduate school, her career as a competitive swimmer, her passion for teaching, and more!Main Point: Don't be afraid to try EVERYTHING! 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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52:28

296 - Meet the new host Alanna Mnich

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2025/02/09

In this episode we're introduced to our new host Alanna Mnich. Alanna tells us about her past spent studying larval cephalopods and Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, and a glimpse into the future of her as a host. Enjoy!Main point: There is no planet B! 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, and

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295 - Messages for current fisheries managers with...

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2025/02/02

This week, Preston sits down with retired USGS Mississippi Cooperative Research Unit leader Dr. Hal Schramm. They discuss Hal's path to get to Mississippi State University, and a handful of the many research projects he worked on during his time there. They also spend time chatting about two of Hal's special interest topics: declining catchability of bass and other species, and the importance of biologists sharing their work both with colleagues and the angling community. We hope that

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01:01:47

294 - Ice fishing catch and release outcomes with...

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2025/01/26

This week Julee Stewart (MSc. graduate) and Dr. Chris Somers (University of Regina) join Brendan to talk ice fishing outcomes for fish welfare from two of their recent studies on catch and release for Cisco and Northern Pike using different tackle on tip-ups in Saskatchewan.They discuss their findings, what they mean for anglers and fish, and how we need to think not just about catching but also release, especially as catch and release angling continues to gain popularity. Dr. Somers also

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01:27:47

293 - The sharks of Flower Garden Banks National...

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2025/01/19

This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Texas A&M PhD candidate Brett Sweezey (IG/Bluesky/Threads: @saltwatersweezey). They discuss Brett's MS spent working alongside lobster fishers in New England, fond memories at the Bimini Shark Lab, his current PhD research on multiple shark species in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and more! Main point: Ask for help! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod Become

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46:24

292 - Cutthroat Trout and Catching Up with Kadie Heinle

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2025/01/12

This week we catch up with and say goodbye (for now) to Kadie Heinle. For the last three and a half years Kadie has been not only hosting this podcast but also completing fieldwork and analysis for her Ph.D. project studying the cumulative threats of climate change effects, non-native species, and underlying genetic variation to cutthroat trout populations. Her original episode (#97) was nearly at the beginning of her graduate adventure so we had her one to bring us up to speed on what she has been

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49:29

291 - The North Carolina Wildlife Resources...

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2025/01/05

This week, Preston chats with Corey Oakley and Ben Ricks from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). They are the duo that hosts NCWRC's Better Fishing With 2 Bald Biologists monthly podcast. Corey and Ben discuss their career journeys before diving into the story of the podcast. They also highlight some favorite episodes and provide some tips for any other state agency staff that are considering starting a similar podcast. We hope that you enjoy this episode!Main

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53:51

290 - A Discussion and Intro to AI Tools in Ecology...

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2024/12/22

This week Jason Granberg from the Wisconsin DNR joins Brendan to talk about the use of artificial intelligence tools in ecology and conservation. They cover the basics of the new AI tools that are popping up in an everywhere near you, their pros, cons, and opportunities, and advice for how to use these tools. Brendan would like to apologize in advance for making too many Dune references. If you want to learn more about AI Jason recommends you check out Kyle Hill

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01:00:10

289 - Evaluating the cost of bycatch and entanglement...

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2024/12/15

This week, Elise chats with Naya O'Reilly, a current PhD student at UC Boulder studying fisheries bycatch and marine mammal entanglement in Hawaii. They talk through Naya's wide array of research experiences in LA, Madagascar, and more, as well as Naya's unique graduate school journey which has led to them completing their Master's and PhD at the same time. Elise and Naya also discuss their shared experience of being chronically ill/disabled in academia, and how community support can make all the

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38:40

288 – Following the Spark to Fisheries Research with...

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2024/12/08

This week Kadie chats with Hannah Stapleton, a masters student in the Montana Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit at Montana State University. Listen in to hear about Hannah's wide reaching career path from work in Alaska to Thailand to Washington State, including her most recent stint working on an age-structured population model for brown trout and rainbow trout in a popular catch and release fishery in Montana. If you'd like to get in touch with Hannah, you can reach her at

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287 - South Carolina's diadromous fishes with Ellen...

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2024/12/01

This week, Preston chats with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources' Ellen Waldrop. They cover Ellen's journey from ponds in New Jersey to her current role in Charleston, SC, with stops in the Seychelles and Hawaii along the way. They take a deep dive into the diadromous fishes of South Carolina, and the numerous methods SCDNR employs to monitor the status of those populations. They wrap up by hearing from Ellen about her recent recognition as SCDNR's Wildlife and Freshwater

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