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Rebecca M. Krogman Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 24570 U.S. Highway 34, Chariton, IA 50049. E-mail: rebecca.krogman@dnr.iowa.gov Abbreviations for fish names are used by fisheries biologists throughout the data life
By Frank J. Rahel Department of Zoology & Physiology, Program in Ecology, University of Wyoming, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071. E-mail: frahel@uwyo.edu Inland fisheries management began in the
Joel C. Hoffman, Joshua Schloesser, Anett S. Trebitz, Greg S. Peterson, Michelle Gutsch, Henry Quinlan, and John R. Kelly We evaluated a pilot aquatic invasive species (AIS) early detection monitoring
By Ray Hilborn School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Box 355020, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. E-mail: rayh@u.washington.edu Efforts to understand how to manage aquatic ecosystems often rely on
Matias Braccini : E-mail: Matias.Braccini@fish.wa.gov.au A recent global quantitative assessment suggested that “the majority of shark populations will continue to decline under current fishing pressure” (Worm et al. 2013:198) and concluded
Daniel P. Struthers, Andy J. Danylchuk, Alexander D.M. Wilson, and Steven J. Cooke Digital action cameras (ACs) are increasingly being utilized for aquatic research purposes due to their cost effectiveness, versatility,
Jacob T. Westhoff and Travis A. Kobermann We investigated the relatively unexplored vector of unintentional transport and introduction of nonnative aquatic species by fisheries students and university researchers conducting field
Katrina V. Cook, Robert J. Lennox, Scott G. Hinch, and Steven J. Cooke Exposing fish to air following capture influences postrelease survival and behavior. Air exposure causes acute hypoxia and physical damage to the
Grace Handley, Cynthia M. Frantz, Patrick M. Kocovsky, Dennis R. DeVries, Steven J. Cooke, and Julie Claussen This study investigated the possibility of gender differences in outcomes throughout the peer review process of American Fisheries
Bryan M. Maitland Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2H1 Steven J. Cooke Fish Ecology and Conservation Laboratory, Ottawa–Carleton Institute of Biology and Institute of
