Annual Meeting
Scientists, fisheries stakeholders, wind developers, and representatives of conservation organizations will converge in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on Tuesday, August 21, during the AFS Annual Meeting for a panel discussion on offshore wind energy. Offshore wind energy development is poised to rapidly expand in the United States, with the mid-Atlantic as the epicenter of development... Read More
Preparations for the Skinner Memorial Raffle at the 2018 annual meeting in Atlantic City are being made. We are contacting members nationwide to help in obtaining items for this exciting raffle. Activity Items such as vacation stays, restaurant meals, and outdoor activities (such as fishing trips, aquarium/museum tickets, etc.) as well as big ticket prizes... Read More
The Wildlife Society and American Fisheries Society will hold their first-ever joint conference in 2019. Submit a logo design for your chance to leave your mark on natural resources history and win $200! Read More
INTRODUCTION BY STEVE MCMULLIN, AFS PRESIDENT I am delighted to turn over this month’s President’s Commentary to Jeff Brust and the rest of the Atlantic City Annual Meeting Planning Committee. I have worked with them for three years in preparation for the 148th Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) in Atlantic City. I... Read More
Former NOAA Medal Recipient, Current AFS Policy Director Given Special Recognition (Tampa, FL) August 22, 2017 – This year’s Meritorious Service Award recipient, Tom Bigford, has been an American Fisheries Society (AFS) member since 1973. Throughout his years with AFS, he has made impressive contributions to the Society. He is a member of eight AFS... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2017 Contact: Martha Wilson Tel.202.445.9514 [email protected] Scientists, Whole Foods and State Rep Raschein Address Good News, Bad News on Lionfish American Fisheries Society hosts public panel to address regional impacts of lionfish “Invasion” (TAMPA, FL) August 22, 2017 – At the American Fisheries Society (AFS) Annual Meeting today in Tampa, State... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2017 Contact: Martha Wilson Tel.202.445.9514 [email protected] ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. RICHARD J. BEAMISH RECEIVES EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY (Tampa, FL) August 23, 2017 – Dr. Richard J. Beamish received the Award of Excellence in Public Outreach at the 2017 American Fisheries Society (AFS) Annual Meeting in... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2017 Contact: Martha Wilson Tel.202.445.9514 [email protected] (Tampa, FL) August 23, 2017 – Vivian Nguyen of Carleton University received the J. Frances Allen Scholarship at the 2017 American Fisheries Society (AFS) Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida. AFS President Joe Margraf presented the award at the meeting’s plenary session. This award... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2017 Contact: Martha Wilson Tel.202.445.9514 [email protected] (Tampa, FL) August 23, 2017 – Dr. Yushun Chen received the Distinguished Service Award at the 2017 American Fisheries Society (AFS) Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida. AFS President Joe Margraf presented the award at the meeting’s plenary session. The Distinguished Service Award... Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2017 Contact: Martha Wilson Tel.202.445.9514 [email protected] (Tampa, FL) August 23, 2017 – Dr. Carol Ann Woody received the President’s Fishery Conservation Award today at the 2017 American Fisheries Society (AFS) Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida. AFS President Joe Margraf presented the award at the meeting’s plenary session. The President’s... Read More
