This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) talks with Dr. Leandro Castello about his interdisciplinary research on arapaima fisheries in the Amazon, his new study on the accuracy of fishers' memories in reconstructing a history of past catches (linked below), and how these memories can be used to better manage data poor fisheries in developing count…

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Peyton Thomas, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Colorado Boulder with the Arctic Rivers Project and a professional trail runner. Peyton received her Ph.D. in Biology and Marine Biology in 2022 where she studied fish muscle physiology and potential adaptative responses under projected end-of-centu…

This week, Preston catches up with Seth Mycko, a sportfish biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. They discuss the movement and abundance of a southern riverine Smallmouth Bass population, hybrid crappie, and NCWRC's angling outreach efforts. Main point: "Your estimates are only as good as your data" Seth's email address: …

This week Brendan chats with Dr. Margaret Docker about her career working on sex determination in Sea Lamprey that has spanned two and a half decades, the challenges faced in uncovering this mystery, and the recent advances that put the goal in sight. In addition, they chat about an upcoming "Special Issue on the Underappreciated Native Fishes of N…

This week Katelyn chats with Heather Bauer Reid, a Ph.D. student at Trent University. Heather talks about the interpopulation variation of aquatic species in response to temperature changes, her research centered around the intraspecific variation that exists within fish species, and her experiences at Friday Harbor Laboratories. Main point: Don’t …

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with her friend and colleague Baylie Fadool (IG: @baylie_amberr). They discuss Baylie's many roles with the Bimini Shark Lab, her brand new nurse shark publication which spans 17 years of data, the importance of age and growth studies, how science and art overlap, and more! Main point: You belong here…

This week Kadie chats with Niall Clancy about the recently released book, Keeping the Last Best Fishery: advice from Montana's biologists to the next generation, which is a series of interviews that he edited and published. Throughout this conversation, we talk about how this book came about, some key takeaways, and Niall's favorite piece of advice…

Episode 250! This week, Preston catches up with Fisheries Podcast founder and original host, Nick Kramer. They discuss two major milestones that the podcast achieved in recent months. Nick also recaps a trophy carp management survey that he recently completed and an upcoming project to create a greenhouse for growing aquatic plants. Main point: "Sh…

In the second part of this series on the 2nd Vice President of AFS candidates, Kadie interviews Dr. Marlis Douglas! Marlis is a Professor of Biodiversity Conservation at the University of Arkansas. Throughout the interview, we talk about Marlis' career path, how she came to co-author The Narrative Gym For Science, and why she is running for the 2nd…

In the first part of this series, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) interviews Lori Martin, one of two candidates running for the position of 2nd Vice President of the American Fisheries Society this year. Listen in to hear about Lori's long career in aquatic biology which includes electrofishing in high school, her "retirement", and her career-long a…

This week Kadie chats with new Fisheries Podcast co-host, Brendan Spearin. We cover his (self-described) idiosyncratic career, his love of maps, how he landed in his current role working with aquatic invasive species (AIS), and why he decided to volunteer as a host of the Fisheries Podcast! Check it out! Main point: Our aquatic resources and natura…

This week, Preston catches up with Dr. Don Orth, who recently retired as a professor from Virginia Tech. They talk about Don's numerous research topics throughout his career, how teaching changed during his time at VT, two recently published books, and some advice for current and future fisheries professionals. Main point: "Pay attention, be astoni…

This week Katelyn chats with Christian Bihun, a Ph.D. candidate at Trent University. Christian talks about his experiences working at a walleye hatchery, his research aimed at refining the walleye bioenergetics model in Great Lakes populations, and the influence of climate change on female fish. https://www.rabylab.com/people Get in touch with us! …

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Dani Escontrela, a PhD candidate studying the cushion star and other corallivores at the University of Hawaii Manoa. They talk about Dani's work with the Peace Corps, the relationships between coral reefs and fisheries, and the many challenges of studying corallivory - including keeping sneaky cu…

This week Kadie chats with Miranda Bell Tilcock about how to use fish eye lens to look at habitat use and diets, her work as a senior environmental scientist for the Delta Stewardship Council, how she balanced being a mom with finishing her master’s, and more! Check it out! Main point: Don’t be too hard on yourself! If you’d like to get in touch wi…

In this episode, new host Preston Chrisman interviews Dr. Jason Doll of Francis Marion University. Jason discusses his career to-date, his role in the creation of the new Freshwater Ecology Center at FMU, and his numerous ongoing research projects. Additionally, Jason provides an overview of his strong quantitative background and the issues involve…

In this episode Nick breaks the rust off his hosting skills to interview a new host for the show: Preston Chrisman. Preston is an avid listener of the podcast and appeared on the show in 2021. Tune in to hear about what Preston has been working on in South Carolina since his last episode including a Largemouth Bass removal project, the development …

This week Katelyn chats with Zach Jones, an M.Sc. student in the Trophic Ecology Fisk Lab at the University of Windsor. Zach talks about the role of philosophy in science, understanding habitat coupling via stable isotope analysis, and winter duration effects on smallmouth bass. Main point: It’s important to maintain a relationship with our natural…

This week Kadie chats with Anthony Dangora, a regional fisheries biologist from Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) out of McCall, Idaho. In this episode, we cover Anthony's early focus on larval otoliths and salmonids, his career path thus far, and also talk about many of the cool seasonal opportunities available out of IDFG. Check it out! Main point: Be o…

This week Katelyn chats with Luc LaRochelle, a PhD student in the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Lab at Carleton University. Luc talks about his research on maternal effects, assessing post-release behaviour, and the importance of catch-and-release angling. Main point: Try not to always take hero shots and get that fish back in the water.…

In this week's episode, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Costa Rican researcher and Cal State Long Beach Master's student Sergio Madrigal Mora (IG: @sergiomm_77). They discuss how he has juggled coursework in California and field work in Costa Rica, the importance of building international research collaborations, and his preliminary resea…

This week Kadie chats with Michelle Briggs, a Ph.D. student in the Montana Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit out of Montana State University. Michelle received her B.S. from the University of Southern California and her M.S. from Montana State University. Her research focuses on the population dynamics and genetic structure of Yellowstone cutthro…

Tune in to hear about triploid and single-sex aquaculture fish populations, how we can genetically safeguard against fish farm escapees, the ongoing concerns around aquatic invasive in New Brunswick, and the notion of animal sentience which connects to animal ethics. Remember: we must all make an effort to understand the science around us. Get in t…

This week Katelyn chats with Morgan Piczak, a Ph.D. candidate in the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory at Carleton University. Morgan talks about her unique journey into fisheries research, assessing the effectiveness of habitat restoration efforts in Toronto Harbour, and tagging salmon in Norway. Main point: Stop working towards …

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with her good friend Joey Nolan (IG: @_joeynolan), a Master's student at the University of Georgia Athens. They cover all things sturgeon, the challenges of doing research during COVID, and the power of pivoting as they discuss Joey's less-than-linear road to graduate school. Main takeaway: Be ope…

This week Kadie interviews the hosts of the popular Sharkpedia podcast, Meghan Holst and Amani Webber-Schultz. Meghan is a third-year PhD student at UC Davis in the Graduate Group of Ecology where she is pursuing a PhD in ecology studying the broadnose sevengill shark in San Francisco Bay. Meghan is equally passionate about conservation science as …

Join Reid as she sits down with Dr. Danielle Philibert, aquatic toxicologist with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, to discuss all things oil and contaminant related. We chat about work-life balance, career development, the true value of a genuinely fantastic team, and of course, some incredibly cool research. Remember: there are profound interdi…

You're in for a treat this week as Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with Brazilian shark and ray biologist Ingrid Hyrycena! They talk about her science communication platform @ProjetoTubarao, the incredible relationship she has built with her local community of fishers, her first visit to the US, and some of the challenges she faces as a re…

This week Kadie laughs and cries through this interview with Katie Furey, a good friend and fellow graduate student in the Ecology Department at Montana State University. In this episode, we chat about Katie's career path, her current research investigating the feeding ecology and trophic relationships of salmonids in Georgetown Lake, MT, as well a…

Listen to this week's episode to learn about seaweed aquaculture, kelp beer, and treating Parkinson's as Reid chats with Dr. Thierry Chopin. Remember: follow your passion and the rest will fall into place. Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patre…

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Kwasi Addae, a Puget Sound Commercial Salmon Monitoring Biologist for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife! They talk about Kwasi's work in fisheries and public outreach, the importance of representation in STEM, what it's like to work collaboratively with indigenous fisheries managers, and…

This week Kadie chats with Jenna Ruoss, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Jenna grew up hiking, kayaking, looking for critters in streams, and playing outside in the woods in her backyard. Throughout this episode, we chat about how her love of parasites which developed during her undergraduate degre…

Tune in this week as Reid sits down with Rosalie Francis, a Mi'kmaw lawyer who specializes in Indigenous issues including fisheries. Listen to discussions about the 2020 Lobster Dispute on the eastern coasts of Canada, Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Indigenous capacity to self-govern, and how the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenou…

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Dr. Camila Caceres to discuss her PhD research on small-scale fisheries in the Caribbean, accessible science communication, her work with Minorities in Shark Science, and more! Main point: Make responsible seafood choices! Get in touch with us! Your host this week is on Instagram @elise _the_merm…

This week Kadie chats with Rob Eckelbecker, a PhD candidate with the Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit out of Montana State University, about his career to date, his master's research using game cameras to estimate angler effort, and his current work investigating burbot declines in a Wyoming reservoir. Main point: Volunteer early and diversify y…

Join Reid this week as she sits down with marine biologist, Caitlin Bate, who currently holds the role of Field Operations and Data Acquisition Coordinator with the Ocean Tracking Network. Learn about the tracking equipment that OTN deploys as part of their various projects, how to get involved with their telemetry initiatives, what collaborating w…

This week Katelyn chats with Bradley Howell, a masters student in the Fish Biology and Conservation Laboratory at the University of Winnipeg. Bradley talks about his year abroad in Scotland, his research on the potential impacts of electrofishing on brook trout embryo survival, and the impacts of catch-and-release angling on lake trout in Clearwate…

This week Kadie chats with Tyler Winter, the executive director of Native Fish For Tomorrow. Listen in to hear about Minnesota's recently passed No Junk Fish Bill, how Tyler and his friends founded Native Fish for Tomorrow as a consumptive conservation group to challenge the "rough fish paradigm", recipes for sucker-based fish sticks and more! Main…

This week on the Fisheries Podcast, we hear from experienced Skipper and harvester, Kevin Squires. Join us as we delve into issues like stewardship and responsibility, the problem with Individual Transferrable Quota systems, and how to bridge communications between fishers and managers. Remember: with ocean access comes stewardship responsibility. …

This week Katelyn chats with Jessica Robichaud, a Ph.D. student in the Cooke Lab at Carleton University. Jessica talks about her experiences as an undergraduate and graduate student, her involvement in government research projects, and the incredible field location of her current research. Main point: creativity and resilience in the field is impor…

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with Dr. Kevin Feldheim of the Chicago Field Museum's Pritzker DNA Lab to talk about how genetics research can be used as a tool for population monitoring and conservation. They chat about parthenogenesis in elasmobranchs, the high value of long-term datasets, shark research in the Midwest, and mo…

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Kassandra Ford, an evolutionary biologist who will be starting as an Assistant Professor in the Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology Department at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in Fall 2023. Kassandra's work examines how head and skull shape relates to diet and habitat occupancy, and how these patte…

This week's podcast guest is Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, who you may recognize from Discovery Channel's "Shark Week". In this timely episode, Reid sits down to ask Dr. Hammerschlag about his new business, Atlantic Shark Expeditions, about public engagement and perception in shark conservation, and about the line between ecotourism and eco-harassment. Ad…

Katelyn Cunningham will soon be joining the team of hosts for the podcast but we should get to know her first. Listen in to hear us go through Katelyn's young career, learning how she became interested in fish, her current stop as a Ph.D. student at Carleton University and all the stops along the way. Main point: Freshwater Ecosystems Are Important…

This week we catch up with past guest and past host Julie Vecchio! Believe it or not, it has been 4 years (WHAT?!?!) since Nick first interviewed Julie on the podcast and almost 2 years since Julie stepped away from hosting...we have some stuff to catch up on. She now works as an Assistant Marine Scientist for the South Carolina DNR and has a handf…

In this week's episode, Zach discusses the impacts of non-native Alabama Bass introductions on black bass species assemblages in rivers and reservoirs throughout the Southeastern United States with experts Steve Sammons and Lawrence Dorsey. Main points: Don't move fish around and sometimes the worst invasive fish can be those in your background! St…

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Paul Kanive, the president of the California White Shark Project. Paul has been studying white sharks since 2008, when he volunteered to assist with field operations on the Tagging of Pacific Pelagics (TOPP) project. In 2009, he began his graduate studies, focusing on modeling and estimating white shark population par…

This month, Reid sits down with Dr. Chuck Bangley to discuss all things spiny dogfish. Listen in to hear about the potential for sustainable shark fisheries, the intersections of social and natural science, the importance of local knowledge and perspective in fisheries research and management, and the impetus for equity, diversity, and inclusion in…

Finally! The members of the United Nations have agreed to a treaty that will manage and protect the marine biodiversity that lies outside of national jurisdictions--almost 2/3 of the global ocean. In this episode Gabrielle Carmine of the Duke Marine Lab returns to the show to give Anders Halverson an insider's view of the agreement. What's in the a…

In this week’s episode, Elise chats about environmental policy, the importance of outreach, and even extraterrestrial life with Dr. Patrick Shirey for Part 2 of Meeting the Candidates - be sure to check out last week’s episode for Part 1! Dr. Shirey is a Certified Ecologist, Certified Fisheries Professional, and Assistant Professor in the Departmen…