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Make sure to check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode featuring Drake Ssempijja! Drake was born and raised in Uganda along Lake Victoria and shares all about his work on Abandoned, Lost, and Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG).
This week, Conrad reconnects with his good friend Andre Ascura, a current researcher at Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory. Looking ahead, he shares his aspirations for his Ph.D. and the passion projects he hopes to undertake.
Listen at https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7bjrk-19339a3
This week, Conrad speaks with his friend Ryan Burch of @talesofthe48. Ryan is on an inspiring journey, traveling across the lower 48 states in a truck camper with his dog. His mission? To create a documentary about catching a fish on the fly in each state he visits.
This week, Conrad had the pleasure of speaking with his good friend, Natalie Ritter. Natalie is currently pursuing her master's degree in marine and environmental science at the University of the Virgin Islands.
Conrad had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Erin Wilson, an avid multispecies angler and fisheries biologist. She shared insights from her remarkable master's studies on her two chapters on movement ecology and the use of biologgers.
This week, Conrad spoke with PhD candidate and underwater videographer Graham Montague from the University of Vermont in a fascinating conversation that explored both his research and creative work beneath the surface.
This week, Preston sits down with Dr. Mike Allen from the University of Florida. They discuss just a few of the myriad research projects that Mike has been a part of since getting to Florida, from Lionfish to Florida Bass. Find the episode on most major listening platforms!
This week, Conrad sat down with Michael Sipos, Florida Sea Grant Agent, to explore his journey from aquarium hobbyist to zoologist—connecting his passion for science, sustainability, and all things living.
The fish that could eat your dog??
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This week, Preston chats with John Odenkirk from the VDWR about his involvement with the Northern Snakehead introduction into the Potomac River, among other Virginia nonnatives.
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Listen on most major listening apps!
Make sure you check out the latest Fisheries Podcast episode with Alison Frey! This week dives into Ali's research into southern New England Atlantic Cod and how she leverages methods like acoustic telemetry to study data-limited stocks within the population.
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Dr. Roon and his
coauthors have been using foodweb models to
understand how changing fire disturbance regimes
could impact aquatic life with an emphasis on fish.
Tune in to learn how fire can negatively and positively
impact fish and their habitats!
Brendan is joined by Dr. Dave Roon from
Oregon State University to discuss his work on
modelling the effects of wildfire on fish and aquatic
habitats in the Pacific North West.
Conrad had the pleasure of speaking with Madison Casey. They delved into her research on the reproductive ecology of Silver Carp and Bighead Carp in the Platte River and its major tributaries.
Have you listened to this week's episode of the Fisheries Podcast yet? Alanna speaks with UMassD SMAST PhD student Sierra Wachala about all things planktonic, from larval shrimp in South Carolina to mysids in Wisconsin and larval lobster in Massachusetts!
As part of the Black Bass Symposium back in August, co-host Preston Chrisman was invited to participate on a panel discussion by members of "new media." The entire Black Bass Symposium was great, but this new media session was mentioned as one of the highlights by many attendees!
This week, Alanna hosts shark scientist Lindsay Graff. Her current research focuses on post-release behavior of YOY white sharks, sand tiger sharks, and dusky sharks. Lindsay recent penned a WaPo article on the commoditization of sharks in the aftermath of Jaws, and they discuss sharks in the media.
Preston sits down with Paul Wilkes from the USFWS to cover the 75 years of the Sportfish Restoration Act and how impactful it has been for anglers, fisheries managers, and fish populations.
Find it on your favorite listening app now!
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Jessie Kittel, a research scientist at the Blue World Research Institute. Jessie's research using modeling techniques has varied from humpback whales to yellowtail flounder. Jessie is also a 100-ton captain!
Listen to Conrad talk with Nick Haddad, their discussion focuses on his experience with the IGFA and his current role as the Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager, where he oversees Return ‘Em Right at Florida Sea Grant.
Listen here: here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y97xj-19096a7
This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Matt Menninger, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of California Santa Cruz and The Nature Conservancy, to discuss his research on diadromous species. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Preston talks with Steven Bardin about the upcoming 2025 Black Bass Symposium that will be held in conjunction with the AFS meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
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This week we are introduced to the newest host of The Fisheries Podcast: Conrad Pfalzgraf. The episode tells a somewhat chronological story of Conrad's young but adventurous career so far. Welcome to the podcast, Conrad!
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We catch up with Ray Valley to discuss the new EcoFish layer at www.biobasemaps.com allowing managers to explore fish density information on top of depth, vegetation, & bottom composition data already available. Enjoy!
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Andie Painten is generating baseline data from windfarm areas to study their eventual impact. They discuss her current work, as well as various life stages of American lobster, Jonah crab, and black sea bass, as well as extracurricular activities. Enjoy!
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Learn learn how the "Native Trout Collaborative" has approached the "Three H's" - habitat, harvest, and hybridzation, facing Alberta's native Trout, from habitat restoration to restoring fish passage. Between beaver analogues, Cows and Fish, there are lots of important lessons to share!
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Tune into the Podcast this week to hear Lesley Peterson, Director of Conservation of Freshwater Conservation Canada (formerly Trout Unlimited Canada) and @brendanspearin.bsky.social discus native Trout restoration in Alberta, Canada. 1/3
We are giving away a copy of Finspan! Fill out this form with some contact info and what sea creature you want to see in the game to be entered to win: forms.gle/pF8Tssq87w2P...