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March 16, 2026 The Honorable Lisa MurkowskiChairSenate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies SubcommitteeS-125, The CapitolWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mike SimpsonChairHouse Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee2007 Rayburn House Office
March 16, 2026 The Honorable Lisa MurkowskiChairSenate Interior, Environment and Related Agencies SubcommitteeS-125, The CapitolWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mike SimpsonChairHouse Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee2007 Rayburn House
They assessed Red Snapper CPUE across a variety of habitat types, natural and artificial. Their work showed once again how important habitat is to fish populations, and habitats such as oil and gas platforms and artificial reefs are vitally important to these fish.
March 11, 2026 The Honorable Ted CruzChairCommittee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Maria CantwellRanking MemberCommittee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 9, 2026CONTACT: IFC/AFS Center Project: rfiq@h2o-center.org OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM SELECTED TO HOST NATIONAL CENTER FOR ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE WATER CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT (CENTER) The Instream Flow Council
The article provides a proof of concept regarding open ocean aquaculture of these surfclams. Climate change is affecting the viability of marine aquaculture in nearshore environments, so moving some marine aquaculture offshore helps mitigate the impact of temperature swings that are detrimental to certain species.
Originating as a tribute to 150 years of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fisheries conservation in 2021, Season 1 followed co-hosts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh as they sought to get to
Voting is now open in the 2026 AFS Officer Election! Read the candidate statements for Jim Bowker and Steve Lochmann and then check your email for voting instructions. Voting closes
AFS members, please see your email for voting instructions. Voting ends on March 31. Background Growing up fishing and boating in the Midwest, I dreamt of becoming a marine biologist.
AFS members: Please see your email for voting instructions. Voting ends March 31. INTRODUCTION The American Fisheries Society seeks officer candidates who are seasoned fisheries professionals that also have experience
