The Fisheries Podcast

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Why Everything You Know About Black Bass Management...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Dr. David Philipp, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fisheries Conservation Foundation, joins Raegan to talk about black bass spawning sanctuaries in eastern Ontario. Tune in to learn about black bass life history, management, and innovative solutions proposed by Dr. David Philipps teams to turn things around. 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

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51:29

375 - Observing Greenland Sharks in Cumberland Sound...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/09/27

Alycia Chubaty, a current Masters Student at the University of Manitoba, joins Brendan to talk about Greenland Sharks in Cumberland Sound! Tune in to learn about how scientists are working to learn more about these ancient and understudied creatures, how they're ending up impacting fisheries in the Arctic, and how Alycia's project is helping us learn more about these creatures using Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUVs). Be sure to check out the social media post to see more pictures of BRUVs,

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56:18

374- Science Doesn't Fail, It Pivots with Dr. Tanya...

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2026/09/13

On this week's episode, Ru is joined by Dr. Tanya Fendler from the Wildlife Sustainability Research Department at Southern Illinois University. Her research aims to provide fish and wildlife managers with the information they need to make more effective conservation and management decisions.Tanya talks about her path from undergraduate to her postdoctoral position with a highlight on a new project that she will be starting in the coming month- looking into the movement on mussels after

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57:44

373 - "Bloomin' Octopus!": Working at the...

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2026/08/30

"This is a story about one wild animal and the very long reach of eight flexible arms. A story about a sudden rise, a change in sea, and the communities caught somewhere in between..."This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) sits down with David Palfrey (IG: @david_palfrey), a multi-skilled, multi-genre underwater camera operator and filmmaker working in natural history TV, conservation, feature film, and more! Throughout his career, he’s used his skills behind the camera to work directly with

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54:04

372 - Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium & Working on...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/08/23

On this weeks episode Brendan is joined by Riley Versluis from the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium. Riley is the science coordinator for the Consortium, where he oversees field operations for ecosystem research and monitoring. In addition, he manages the science crew on the M.V Namao, which is the 2nd largest ship on Lake Winnipeg, where he ensures effective project coordination and environmental data collection. They discuss the work the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium conducts with public and

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73:15

371- Big Fish, Deep Water, and DODAT: Emma Jackson’s...

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2026/08/16

In this episode, Conrad sits down with Florida State University PhD candidate Emma Jackson to discuss her journey from growing up in St. Louis to becoming a shark researcher working along Florida’s Gulf Coast and in the deep sea. Emma shares how the NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship helped confirm that shark research was the career path she wanted and introduced her to the balance of fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration involved in marine science. She also discusses her current research on

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34:07

370-From Streams to Rivers with Ryan Skowronski

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2026/08/09

This week Ru sits down and chats with Ryan Skowronski, a PhD. student at Southern Illinois University. They chat about Ryan's path and his current project- looking at the spatial ecology of American Paddlefish! They also dive deep into the importance of fun, to keep challenging yourself, and future plans. Tune in to hear more about Ryan's journey and work in both stream and river ecosystems!Remember- Always have fun in the things you do! If you want to reach out to Ryan- reach out to him via

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55:46

369 - Identifying Individual Fish from Angler Photos...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/07/26

On this weeks episode Brendan is joined by Sam Chasse, a M.Sc Candidate from the University of Winnipeg with past guest Dr. Hasler! He's been working on a super cool project that involves Musky, machine learning, and angler photos. Tune in to learn how Sam and the team at the University of Winnipeg built a system to identify individuals in angler photos from the Master Angler Program in Manitoba. They discuss the challenges and benefits of this technique, and what it could mean for future

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66:26

368 - Turning Passion into Purpose: Morgan Cleary's...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/07/19

Morgan Cleary's path to becoming a shark researcher wasn't defined by luck—it was built through hard work, determination, and an unwavering passion for marine science. From working three jobs to create opportunities that would shape her future to unforgettable days studying sharks in the field, Morgan's story is a reminder that chasing your dreams is rarely easy, but it's always worth it.In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast, we dive into the experiences that shaped her career, the mentors who

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42:06

367 - Meet the new host Ru Bhattacharya

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/07/12

In this week's episode we chat with Ruhika Bhattacharya. Ru is just beginning her Master's degree at the University of Manitoba studying stress physiology in elasmobranchs. She will also be joining The Fisheries Podcast as one of our regular hosts. We discuss her what got her interested in fish and her journey to get to this point. Main Point: Our research and profession should be as diverse as nature! Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky:

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46:46

366 - Navigating unintended consequences when a...

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2026/07/05

This week, Preston chats with the Assistant Chief of SCDNR's Freshwater Fisheries Section Lynn Quattro. They discuss Lynn's meandering (riverine pun intended!) career journey and the myriad day-to-day responsibilities of an Assistant Fish Chief in a natural resources management agency. Lynn also highlights her involvement with AFS and how her role in the AFS Fisheries Administration Section has helped navigate some unforeseen issues that popped up in recent years following the publication of the

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85:37

Episode 365 - GEN-FISH and using eDNA for...

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2026/06/28

On this weeks episode Brendan connects with Dr. Matthew Yates to talk about his work on GEN-FISH, a massive collaboration of researchers, professionals, and community-members who collectively worked to determine the location and abundance of Canada’s 200+ freshwater fish species, and measure how they are performing in the face of increasing (mostly human-caused) stressors. Dr. Yates discusses the who, what, when, where, and why of GEN-FISH, how the work is being used to help better manage

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69:22

Episode 365 – Cobia, Tripletail, and Southern...

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2026/06/21

This week, Conrad spoke with Dr. Dylan Kiene, a postdoctoral researcher at Mississippi State University and lifelong angler turned fisheries scientist. Dylan shares insights from his Ph.D. research on Southern Flounder ecology, discusses a new Gulf-wide Cobia and Tripletail tagging project he's helping lead, and talks about bridging the gap between fisheries science and the recreational fishing community. From acoustic telemetry to custom rod building, this episode is packed with passion, data, and

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40:38

363 - Tennessee vs Alabama (Bass) with Tom Miles and...

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2026/06/07

This week, Preston sits down with Tennessee Tech's Tom Miles and TWRA's Cole Harty to discuss the ongoing battle between Tennessee and Alabama. We aren't talking about football, but instead the invasive Alabama Bass and how it is impacting Tennessee's black bass fisheries. From competition issues to hybridization impacts, this nonnative species is a serious cause for concern for black bass managers and anglers in Tennessee and throughout most of the southeast. We hope you enjoy this episode!Tom's

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47:55

362 - Elasmobranch reproduction and career shifting...

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2026/05/31

This week, Elise chats with Katie Miller, the logistics and outreach coordinator for the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the University of Miami! They discuss her recently completed MS research in sandbar and blacknose shark reproduction at UM and ongoing work on the Atlantic guitarfish with the Florida Manta Project, her career shift from education into marine science, some of the unique challenges of being both a parent and field researcher, and more! You can learn more about Katie's

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62:40

361 - The Invasive Species Centre - Celebrating and...

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2026/05/24

On this weeks episode Brendan is joined by Colin Cassin, Executive Director, and Rebecca D'Orazio, Aquatic Invasive Species Team Lead from the Invasive Species Centre in Sault St. Marie! This NGO has been working on aquatic and terrestrial invasive species issues in Ontario and Canada, and they're celebrating 15 years of doing the good work! Colin and Rebecca chat with Brendan on how ISC's programs and delivery have evolved over the last 15 years, and how this work helps protect Canada's

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66:09

360 - Dolly Varden Metabolics, Arctic Ecology,...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/05/17

From a chance meeting on a plane to recording a podcast episode, this week Conrad interviews wildlife biologist Adam Hensley.Adam shares how a childhood love for fishing evolved into a career studying fish, insects, and entire ecosystems—highlighting the power of curiosity, asking questions, and embracing a non-linear path. From switching out of criminal justice to discovering aquatic ecology, his story shows how unexpected pivots can lead to meaningful work. The conversation explores Adam’s

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40:55

359 - Aquaculture in Academia and Industry with...

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2026/05/10

This week on the Fisheries Podcast, Alanna hosts longtime friend Shubham Mathur. Shubham, a Florida native, completed his Bachelors and Masters degrees at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School. Shubham speaks about his time at the UM Experimental Fish Hatchery, working at Spring Genetics, and moving back into academia at Roger Williams University. The two talk cobia, Japanese olive flounder, and nile tilapia, among many more.We hope you enjoy this episode! Main point: "Work to live, don't

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67:24

358 - Connected Waters - a Joint Conference in...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/04/26

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Dr. Jérôme Marty, Executive Director of the International Association of Great Lakes Research & Dr. Kathryn Peiman, Executive Director of the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences to discuss their upcoming joint conference in Winnipeg happening May 25-29th! The four day conference is being hosted by the International Institute of Sustainable Development - Experimental Lakes Area. The conference theme—Connected Waters: Bridging Communities &

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61:43

357 - Tiger and Blacknose Shark Age, Growth, and...

The Fisheries Podcast ·

2026/04/18

This week, Conrad had the pleasure of interviewing two of his coworkers within the Marine Fisheries Ecology Program at Mississippi State University — Danielle McAree and Alena Anderson — to discuss their journeys through fisheries science, their graduate research on shark life history, and the unique experiences that shaped their careers. Together, they explored how hands-on fieldwork, data analysis, and mentorship within the program have deepened their understanding of fisheries science. Takeaway

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