Illustration of a school of fish and text reading: Upcoming Webinar: Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management. Supporting Portfolio Theory Management of Georges Bank Fisheries, Maxwell Grezlik, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Key Lessons Learned from the NOAA Fisheries EBFM Policy and Road Map, Chris Harvey, NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center Building Equity for Salmon and Indigenous Knowledge in Alaska Marine Fishery Management, Terese Vicente, Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and Megan Williams, Ocean Conservatory Tuesday, November 19, 2 pm Eastern Time

Join us for three presentations from the #AFS154 Annual Meeting symposium, "Data-Driven, Community-Guided: The Future of Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management," on Tuesday, November 19, at 2:00 pm EST. Register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f86f69...

Miguel Garcia is escorted by his wife Lourdes to his installation as AFS President in Honolulu. Photo credit: Peter Turcik.

AFS welcomed a new president to lead the organization at #AFS154. In this podcast episode, meet President Miguel Garcia Bermudez! Miguel shares his background and involvement in AFS, as well as what he's looking forward to during his presidency. Listen now: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-y4cu7-... #AFS154

Photo (L-R): Jess Newton, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Julie Carter, Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD); Zach Beard, AZGFD; Dan Dauwalter, Trout Unlimited; Kristy Manuell, USFWS; Matt Rustin, White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT); Cecil Jennings, AFS President; and Tim Gatewood, WMAT.

At #AFS154, the Apache Trout Recovery Implementation Team was recognized with Carl R. Sullivan Fishery Conservation Award. Learn more about how federal, state, private, and Tribal organizations came together to bring back the now ESA-delisted Apache Trout: fisheries.org/2024/09/apac...

Photo of Courtney Carothers and text reading, "Emmeline Moore Prize, Courtney Carothers, University of Alaska Fairbanks."

At #AFS154, Courtney Carothers, University of Alaska Fairbanks, received the Emmeline Moore Prize. Learn more about her work to elevate the role of Alaska Native People and with the Tamamta program to bridge Indigenous and Western sciences in graduate education: fisheries.org/2024/09/cour...

Photo of Stan Allen holding a salmon and text reading, "Stanley A. Moberly Fish Habitat Conservation Award, Stan Allen, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission."

Continuing our awards at #AFS154, we next highlight Stan Allen of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, recipient of Stanley A. Moberly Fish Habitat Conservation Award. Learn more about his extensive work on Pacific salmon habitat restoration and protection: fisheries.org/2024/09/stan...

Round portrait photo of Dr. Francis Juanes, with text reading, "Award of Excellence, Francis Juanes, University of Victoria."

To begin our celebration of those honored at #AFS154, we start with Francis Juanes at the University of Victoria, recipient of the Award of Excellence, our highest honor. Learn more about his research on Pacific salmon, anthropogenic underwater noise, and more: fisheries.org/2024/09/fran....

Illustrations of various fish bearing competition rosette ribbons and text reading, "Upcoming webinar - Best Student Presentations. October 24, 3 pm EDT. With Rachel Dixon, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Winner, A Novel Perspective on Recruitment and Productivity in Atlantic Striped Bass. Kayla Burgher, Arizona State University, Runner-up, Illuminated Gillnets Reduce Elasmobranch Bycatch across Multiple Wavelengths and Taxonomic Groups."

Mark your calendar for our upcoming webinar featuring the best student paper and runner-up from #AFS154 in Honolulu! Featuring Rachel Dixon of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Kayla Burgher of Arizona State University - register now: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a599dc....

American Fisheries Society on including more Indigenous voices The American Fisheries Society held its 154th conference, bringing over 2,000 people to the Hawai'i Convention Center. AFS President Cecil Jennings organized the annual event, including the panel “Cel...

AFS Past President Cecil Jennings was interviewed by Hawaiʻi Public Radio about our Annual Meeting in Honolulu and efforts to include more Indigenous voices in the conference: www.hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversa... #AFS154

I learned a lot about new applications at the “Advancing sonar techniques for use in fisheries management” symposium at #AFS154! I also shared updates to #PINGMapper.

I co-instructed the “Side Scan Sonar: Cutting-Edge Tools for Managing Habitat” last week at #AFS154 in Honolulu, HI with Adam Kaeser & Josey Ridgeway. Looking forward to expanding this workshop in the future!

Doug Austen (left) receives the Doug Austen Meritorious Service Award from Past President Cecil Jennings (right).

At #AFS154 in Honolulu, Past President Cecil Jennings announced that the Meritorious Service Award has been renamed as the "Doug Austen Meritorious Service Award," with retiring Executive Director Doug Austen as the first recipient. Austen was also honored by being named as an AFS Fellow.

Proud of @muehlerfish, @PatonWillbanks, Wade, and Rocco for giving great talks at #AFS154. Can’t wait to share the paper versions. Stay tuned!

So long #AFS154 #AFS2024 and thanks for all the fish. Less of an MSY everything vibe this year which I appreciate.

A laptop with a title slide for a presentation on the screen. The title is “visible implant elastomer tags facilitate monitoring of experimental releases of endangered fish.”

Doing some final prep for my talk at #afs154.
Thursday 11:15 in room 328A
Come find out what worked and what didn’t when we tried to tag a small, fragile, endangered fish!

A sign with FRESH MAINE LOBSTER on it with a background of Honolulu 🌴 is a good symbol of what is wrong with our food system. #AFS154

Complementary head shots at #AFS154. Now I realize why no one updates theirs. I Look Old!

Lab meeting is cancelled this week on account of #AFS154

Hi #afs154 #afs2024 come checkout my colleague Brian Battaile's talk tomorrow at 1:45. It involves AI and sturgeon! What's not to love!

If you're at #AFS154, I'll be manning a sticker pop-up shop this afternoon in the main lobby (right in front of registration). Stop by to pick up some cool stickers!

If anyone on here is at #AFS154 and into social science, consider stopping by the Socioeconomics Section Business Meeting today at 4:30 in 313C!

#fisheries

The view from the top of Diamond Head crater of Waikiki. The ocean, on the left, is many shades of blue. A narrow beach separates the ocean from a wide swath of tall hotel buildings. Behind the hotels is green and brown hills. The sky is blue with puffy clouds.

Talks start tomorrow at the American Fisheries Society Meeting! I’m excited to catch up with all my fishy friends and talk science. Who else on BlueSky is in Honolulu for #afs154? 🐟🐠🐡
Photo: the view of Waikiki from the top of Le’ahi (Diamond Head) crater.

Group photo of the 2023-2024 Governing Board on the Hawai'i Convention Center steps.

The 154th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society in Honolulu kicked off today with the Governing Board meeting. The Board discussed next year's plan of work, finances and fundraising, adjustments to committees, strategic planning, and membership issues. #AFS154

Fishing rod available in online Silent Auction.

Fishing lure available in online Silent Auction.

Patagonia gear bag available in online Silent Auction.

Fishing reel available in online Silent Auction.

In the market for new fishing tackle, custom fly rods, artwork, clothing, & more? Then consider bidding on 70+ items in the #AFS154 Silent Auction to benefit the Skinner Fund, Pacific Islands Chapter students, and the Equal Opportunities Section Student Travel Award: www.32auctions.com/AFS154

Word cloud of abstracts submitted to the AFS Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

Giving a presentation at the AFS Annual Meeting in Honolulu? Post about it with the hashtag #AFS154 and we'll repost it! We're looking forward to seeing some great fisheries science next week.

I believe it is #AFS154 on Twitter!

Photos of boats in a Honolulu harbor, someone spearfishing, an angler fishing from shore, and fish for sale out of the back of a pick-up truck, along with text reading, "Stakeholder Engagement Day, Tuesday, September 17. Fishing and other stakeholders are invited to attend Stakeholder Engagement Day at the AFS Annual Meeting in Honolulu to: learn about scientific research, participate in presentations and panel discussions, and network after-hours with scientists, managers, and fellow stakeholders. Apply by Friday, September 6."

Fishing and other stakeholders are invited to attend Stakeholder Engagement Day at the #AFS154 Annual Meeting in Honolulu. Stakeholders must apply for a reduced one-day registration of $75 by Friday, September 6th: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Many thanks to Sean Simmons for organizing this event in conjunction with the #AFS154 Annual Meeting in Honolulu.

Photo of a smartphone with the Annual Meeting logo and text reading: Now Available for Download; Make the most of #AFS154, Build your custom schedule; Search for speakers & events; Chat with attendees; Get meeting alerts & notifications; View maps and other info; afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org.

Start planning your trip with the #AFS154 Annual Meeting app, now available in the App Store and the Google Play store: www.xcdsystem.com/mobile/index... #fisheries

Cover photo: Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) swimming at Quantico, Virginia. Credit: Ken Hammond, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In the latest #Fisheries: Fish Tissue Mercury in Lakes and the Moderating Effects of Selenium, Advancing Environmental Flows Science: Hindcasting and Forecasting Flow–Ecology Relationships (open access), #AFS154 updates, and more! Read now: afspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15488446...

Illustration of a person looking into a giant microscope, with text reading, "Interpreting Reproductive Histology: Female Maturity and Reproductive Phases; Nancy Brown-Peterson, University of Southern Mississippi; Hayden Menendez, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute; Sunday, September 15."

Bring home new skills from Honolulu - there are still a few seats available in our Continuing Education courses at #AFS154, such as "Interpreting Reproductive Histology: Female Maturity and Reproductive Phases." Learn more about this and other courses: afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org/continuing-e...