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Reconnecting Michigan’s Waterways

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 6d

In the latest #Fisheries: Strongholds for Pacific Salmon (open access), Reckoning with Coloniality in Alaska Trawl Fisheries (open access), Growth Patterns of Invasive Silver Carp in the Mississippi River Basin, Empowerment as a Goal for College Education, and more: academic.oup.com/fisheries/is...

Cover of the September 2025 issue of Fisheries featuring kokanee salmon in Alaska, credit J. Ching.

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JD Schooley @dirtydog.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to @jeffkopaska.bsky.social of @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social for donating this #sturgeon puzzle artwork to the NA Sturgeon and Paddlefish Society. The proud new owner, Thomas, from World Sturgeon Conservation Society will display this masterpiece in Vienna, Austria! nasps-sturgeon.org

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 7d

A dammed river is often a dying river. In Michigan, CRA is removing dams, replanting native trees, and reactivating river access for communities. It’s the beginning of something better—for fish, forests, and future generations. 🎥 Watch the full CRA films: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Discover how dam removal and river restoration in Michigan are reconnecting habitats, revitalizing ecosystems, and honoring Indigenous values. Watch the story of the pond dam and the people restoring it.

Distribution of viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus in the nearshore fish community of the St. Lawrence River

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

Viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus is a multi-host fish pathogen that has caused large, sporadic fish kills in the Great Lakes region. This study compares viral prevalence and titers among fish species that may represent viral reservoirs enabling long-term persistence. doi.org/10.1093/jaha... (8/8)

ABSTRACTObjective. We investigated viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus dynamics in wild fish populations of the St. Lawrence River to compare host competenc

Open-population models provide an alternative trout monitoring method in the upper Yellowstone River, Montana

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

In the upper Yellowstone River, changing hydrologic conditions prevent long-term trout monitoring from occurring in some years. Using POPAN models to analyze mark–recapture data from individually marked fish may provide an alternative method for long-term monitoring. doi.org/10.1093/najf... 7/8

ABSTRACTObjective. Long-term monitoring programs typically require standardization to evaluate changes in fish populations over time. However, incorporatin

Introduced piscivore scope for predation can limit the success of native fish reintroduction efforts

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

Introduced fish predators may jeopardize river and native fish conservation goals. This study applies a well-known, flexible tool to create and evaluate factors potentially limiting coldwater fish restoration, including introduced predators and warmer river temperatures. doi.org/10.1093/tafa... 6/8

ABSTRACTObjective. Rivers worldwide are heavily altered by human activities. The interactive effects of habitat alteration and introduced piscivores can je

Efficient monitoring of a large river restoration project using a combination of remote sensing and field data

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

Remote sensing and field data can be used to evaluate the success of large river restoration projects at improving salmon habitat and provide timely guidance to restoration practitioners and engineers on how to adaptively manage and improve restoration projects. doi.org/10.1093/najf... (5/8)

ABSTRACTObjective. River restoration efforts continue to grow in spatial extent and complexity, though conventional monitoring methods are not designed to

Migration of freshwater fish species and passage at a dam using a novel fishway

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

Many migrant freshwater fishes in the United States are in decline due to dams blocking them from completing critical life history migrations. A new fishway design used in an Indiana river shows promise: doi.org/10.1093/tafa.... (See a video here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...) (4/8)

ABSTRACTObjective. Decline of migrant freshwater fishes (potamodromous species) in the United States is a critical fisheries issue due to dams blocking mig

Spatiotemporal shifts in American Eel population in a changing Hudson River estuary

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

The Hudson River estuary supports one of the most robust remaining American Eel populations. Understanding the spatial effects of climate change in the estuary is crucial for effectively conserving this endangered fish. doi.org/10.1093/tafa... (3/8)

ABSTRACTObjective. Estuarine fishes experience significant diel and seasonal variations in their environments, with climate change introducing additional s

Assessing the potential for Smallmouth Bass population establishment in Grand Canyon

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

Smallmouth Bass pose a potential threat to at-risk Humpback Chub in the Grand Canyon ecosystem. How should we asses this potential threat, given that high turbidity in Grand Canyon may act as a natural barrier to sustained Smallmouth Bass recruitment? doi.org/10.1093/tafa... (open access) (2/8)

ABSTRACTObjective. The expansion of nonnative Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu into the Grand Canyon ecosystem downstream of Glen Canyon Dam is widely

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

#WorldRiversDay might be over, but you can read more about river fisheries in the latest science published by AFS! From the Grand Canyon to the Hudson River, river fisheries face many challenges but researchers and managers are using high tech methods and new techniques to help protect them. (1/8)

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 8d

You can read the entire open-access article here!
doi.org/10.1002/mcf2...

Best Paper in Marine and Coastal Fisheries - American Fisheries Society

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 11d

In this week's #FishyFriday, @jeffkopaska.bsky.social discusses the 2024 winner of Best Paper in Marine and Coastal Fisheries - "Ecosystem‐level reference points: Moving toward ecosystem‐based fisheries management": fisheries.org/2025/09/best...

Ecosystem‐level reference points: Moving toward ecosystem‐based fisheries management, by Wendy E. Morrison, Stephanie A. Oakes, Melissa A. Karp, Max H. Appelman, and Jason S. Link

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 12d

“The science is clear—we can have sustainable seafood and healthy oceans.” — @whysharksmatter.bsky.social‬

Watch this film on why saving the sea doesn’t mean giving up seafood.

🎥 Explore more from #TomorrowsCatch: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

David Shiffman - Tomorrow's Catch

Discover why sustainable seafood and ocean conservation go hand in hand in this film with Dr. David Shiffman, where science leads the way in protecting marine ecosystems and livelihoods.

2025 Excellence in Public Outreach Award recipient David Shiffman | AFS Beneath the Surface

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 14d

A sustainable fishery isn’t just a label.

@mscecolabel.bsky.social reveals the science, collaboration & long-term work behind their certification — and why it matters.

Watch the film and explore the full #TomorrowsCatch series: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 15d

AFS is back with a new "Beneath the Surface" podcast! We're highlighting 2025 Excellence in Public Outreach honoree, David Shiffman @whysharksmatter.bsky.social. He shares insights on social media best practices and why sharks matter! Listen now: americanfisheriessociety.podbean.com/e/2025-excel...

AFS is back with a new "Beneath the Surface" episode! This time, we're highlighting 2025 Excellence in Public Outreach honoree, David Shiffman. David shares insights on social media best practices and...

americanfisheriessociety.podbean.com

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 15d

Interested in learning more about the Kynard Fishway? Check out this new article in TAFS! doi.org/10.1093/tafa...

American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 19d

The BK Riverfish @bk-riverfish.bsky.social ladder is restoring whole fish communities — not just individual species.

See how it's helping reconnect rivers and protect biodiversity in Tomorrow’s Catch.

🎥 Explore more here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

BK-Riverfish - Tomorrow's Catch

Discover how BK-Riverfish is restoring fish passage in America’s rivers with an affordable, modular fishway that reconnects habitat and supports native stream fish conservation.

BK-Riverfish - Tomorrow's Catch

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 15d

Read the paper itself here: doi.org/10.1002/aah....

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 18d

In this week's Fishy Friday, @jeffkopaska.bsky.social discusses the 2024 winner of Best Paper in the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health: fisheries.org/2025/09/best...

FIGURE 1: Diagrammatic representation that depicts the process of detecting infectious hypodermal and hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHHNV) by using a real‐time triplex loop‐mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay. This assay employs three sets of primers totaling 18 primers, which target 24 specific regions of the IHHNV DNA within a single reaction. The optimal conditions for the assay, excluding the DNA preparation step, were identified as 63°C for 45 min. The results of the assay can be conveniently read using a portable turbidimeter.

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International Association for Great Lakes Research @iaglr.bsky.social · 18d

LAST DAY! Propose a session for the 2026 joint conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a hybrid event. https://bit.ly/4lpMJNK

#IAGLR26 #ConnectedWaters26

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 19d

The BK Riverfish @bk-riverfish.bsky.social ladder is restoring whole fish communities — not just individual species.

See how it's helping reconnect rivers and protect biodiversity in Tomorrow’s Catch.

🎥 Explore more here: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Discover how BK-Riverfish is restoring fish passage in America’s rivers with an affordable, modular fishway that reconnects habitat and supports native stream fish conservation.

Susquehanna University's Freshwater Research Institute - Tomorrow's Catch

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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · 21d

We’re thrilled to announce the Society for Freshwater Science 2026 Annual Meeting!

💡Gathering to Build Resilient Watersheds and Communities
📍 Spokane, WA
📆 May 17–21, 2026

Explore our meeting website for program details, travel, accommodations, field trips & more:
🔗 www.sfsannualmeeting.org

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American Fisheries Society @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social · 21d

@susquehannau.bsky.social is shaping the next generation of freshwater scientists — through hands-on fieldwork and conservation action.

Explore their story in Tomorrow’s Catch, a new digital series from AFS and CWP: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/afs/tomorrow...

Featuring: @chesconserv.bsky.social

At Susquehanna University, students lead hands-on stream restoration that’s transforming ecosystems and launching careers in aquatic ecology and conservation science.