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HAPPENING TUESDAY AT THE MEETING
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On Tuesday we will explore the wonderful and diverse fisheries of Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Latin America Theme Day includes a live plenary address and panel discussion, along with several on-demand presentations on marine and freshwater fisheries in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Colombia. And don't miss our historic 150th AFS Business Meeting, including several award presentations.
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FEATURED EVENT
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Tuesday, September 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM EDT (GMT -4)
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Keynote Presentation: Breaking Down Barriers to Fisheries Conservation in the Americas: Challenges and Future Implications, Dr. Felipe Amezcua Martinez, Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mazatlan, Mexico.
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- Ramon Martin
USFWS, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, Region 4 office in Atlanta, Georgia
- Dr. Miguel Garcia Bermudez
- Dr. Norman Mercado-Silva
Universidad Autonoma Del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Mexico
- Dr. Thomas Kwak
Southern Division AFS President
Unit Leader, Professor
North Carolina Cooperative Research Unit, NC State University
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- Dr. Gus Engman
- Allan Brown
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistant Regional Director - Fish and Aquatic Conservation, South Atlantic-Gulf and Mississippi Basin Unified Regions
- John Galvez
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
South Florida Fisheries Resource Office
- Dr. Eva Salas
Research Fellow at FISHBIO in Santa Cruz, California
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Occurring during the AFS Business Meeting at 3:15 PM EDT.
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- Distinguished Service Award: Aaron Bunch, Clemson University
- Award for Excellence in Public Outreach: Bob Lusk, Pond Boss
- Outstanding Large Chapter Award: Cal-Neva Chapter
- Outstanding Small Chapter Award: Utah Chapter
- Outstanding Student Subunit Award: Lake Superior State University
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Best Paper in Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
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Best Paper in Marine and Coastal Fisheries
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Best Paper in North American Journal of Aquaculture
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Mercer Patriarche Best Paper in North American Journal of Fisheries Management
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Robert L. Kendall Best Paper in Transactions of the American Fisheries Society
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Take a break, grab some coffee, and browse the virtual exhibits at the Trade Show! See the latest technology, ask questions, and visit their websites. You can also chat with exhibitors in the Trade Show Slack channel.
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Bidding is open in the Silent Auction - browse through fishing and nature trips, art and photography, jewelry, fishing equipment, and books.
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We are still accepting donations for this important fundraiser: experiences, park passes, artistic creations, tours, and more. Show off your hobbies and crafts, your favorite rivers and lakes, or your cabin at the lake - the possibilities are unlimited!
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- 11:45 - 12:45 PM EDT Past President's Virtual Luncheon (invitation only)
- 3:15 - 4:15 PM EDT AFS Business Meeting
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VIRTUAL MEETING TIPS AND TRICKS
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Networking virtually requires learning a few new skills and a little extra effort, but can be fun and worthwhile. This quick 3-minute video will walk you through some of options such as Slack, Angling for Answers and asynchronous Q&A, and Twitter (#AFSvirtual2020).
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NOT REGISTERED?
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It's not too late! All live sessions are being recorded and will be available for later viewing. Most papers and posters are pre-recorded and are available on demand 24/7 during and after the meeting.
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