Announcements
The application period for the 2018 Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship has been extended until March 1, 2018. This fellowship was created by AFS in 2007 to honor the memory of Steven Berkeley, a dedicated fisheries scientist with a passionate interest in integrating the fields of marine ecology, conservation biology, and fisheries science to improve fisheries... Read More
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program was approved in 2000 by the AFS Governing Board and named after the American Fisheries Society’s first executive director, the late Robert F. Hutton. The Hutton Program offers scholarships to select high school juniors and seniors interested in biological, environmental, and fisheries science. Students are matched and mentored by... Read More
AFS seeks a scientist with a broad perspective on fisheries to serve as editor of our flagship journal Transactions of the American Fisheries Society (TAFS). Editor must be committed to fast-paced deadlines, and would be appointed for a three-year renewable term. Duties include: Using the advice of associate editors and reviewers to make publication decisions... Read More
With the new year comes bittersweet news from AFS headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland: Tom Bigford is retiring as Director of Policy, with Drue Winters taking his place at the helm. “While Tom will continue to participate in AFS activities as a member of the Society, his invaluable expertise and persona will be greatly missed. Tom... Read More
Applications due by March 6, 2018 Attention Students and Young Professionals: The International Fisheries Section (IFS) of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) is excited to announce the 2018 International Fisheries Section Fellow Award. The Fellow will represent IFS/AFS by presenting a poster or oral presentation at the 2018 Fisheries Society of the British Isles... Read More
Visit any journal at the AFS Journal Hub to receive electronic table of contents. Follow the links below to sign up for your favorite AFS titles (click “Get Content Alerts” on right sidebar): Transactions of the American Fisheries Society North American Journal of Fisheries Management North American Journal of Aquaculture Journal of Aquatic Animal Health... Read More
Starting in 2018, your AFS membership includes free online access to all five AFS journals and Fisheries magazine. You can sign up now for emailed content alerts to let you know when new articles are published. Visit the Wiley Online Library and click “Get New Content Alerts.” Follow the links below to sign up for... Read More
The Instream Flow Council has announced a workshop-style effort to help resource managers understand proven tools and strategies they can put to practice in their own jurisdiction to balance traditionally recognized water needs with the ecological vitality of river and lake systems. “Managing Rivers, Reservoirs, and Lakes in the Face of Drought — Practical Tools... Read More
The American Fisheries Society (AFS) seeks four scientists with a broad perspective on fisheries to serve as editors-in-chief (EIC) of: Transactions of the American Fisheries Society North American Journal of Fisheries Management Marine and Coastal Fisheries: Dynamics, Management, and Ecosystem Science Fisheries magazine The four EICs would be appointed for... Read More
Recent changes in climate are having profound effects on many fish and wildlife species and projections suggest those trends are likely to continue. However, a large number of knowledge gaps exist with regards to how fish and wildlife species might respond, making it difficult to prioritize future research. Thus, the American Fisheries Society (AFS) and... Read More
