Chris Bova
@fisheconomist.bsky.social
I value many things, but nothing more than fishing 😉
🐟 | 💵 | 📈📊 |📍🌍
Resource economist and quantitative social scientist with a particular focus on fisheries.
🐟 | 💵 | 📈📊 |📍🌍
Resource economist and quantitative social scientist with a particular focus on fisheries.
September 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Yeah, the Eastern Cape is stunningly beautiful. Come check it out!
Joining us for WRFC 11 in the Eastern Cape? 🌊 Don’t just conference, explore the Eastern Cape! Beaches, mountains, safaris, food & culture await.
We know you'll love it as much as we do!
The Eastern Cape is more than just a host, it’s an experience.
#WRFC11 #EasternCape #SouthAfrica
We know you'll love it as much as we do!
The Eastern Cape is more than just a host, it’s an experience.
#WRFC11 #EasternCape #SouthAfrica
Fall in Love with the Eastern Cape #ECYours2Explore
YouTube video by Eastern Cape Tourism
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August 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Yeah, the Eastern Cape is stunningly beautiful. Come check it out!
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3 days until WRFC 11 abstract submissions close.
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife
July 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
3 days until WRFC 11 abstract submissions close.
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife
Reposted by Chris Bova
⏳ Remember when you didn't submit your abstract for #WRFC11 by June 30th? Lucky you, abstract submissions now extended until 31 July 2025! Share your research and join us in stunning Mpekweni, South Africa.
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries
July 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
⏳ Remember when you didn't submit your abstract for #WRFC11 by June 30th? Lucky you, abstract submissions now extended until 31 July 2025! Share your research and join us in stunning Mpekweni, South Africa.
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries
The countdown to submit your abstract is on. Don’t miss your chance!
🚨 Just 7 days left to submit abstracts for the World Recreational Fishing Conference in South Africa!
Join the global community in Mpekweni
21–26 Feb 2026 🌍🎣
www.wrfc11.com/submit-abstr...
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFisheries #CallForAbstracts #FishScience #SouthAfrica
Join the global community in Mpekweni
21–26 Feb 2026 🌍🎣
www.wrfc11.com/submit-abstr...
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFisheries #CallForAbstracts #FishScience #SouthAfrica
June 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The countdown to submit your abstract is on. Don’t miss your chance!
Reposted by Chris Bova
Big News for WRFC 11! Prof. Steven J. Cooke (@sjcfishy.bsky.social ) from Carleton University, a global expert in applied fish ecology and catch-and-release research, joins us as a keynote speaker at WRFC 11 in Mpekweni, South Africa. #WRFC11
🔗 wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!
🔗 wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!
June 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Big News for WRFC 11! Prof. Steven J. Cooke (@sjcfishy.bsky.social ) from Carleton University, a global expert in applied fish ecology and catch-and-release research, joins us as a keynote speaker at WRFC 11 in Mpekweni, South Africa. #WRFC11
🔗 wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!
🔗 wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!
Reposted by Chris Bova
WRFC11 Keynote Spotlight: Dr Valerio Sbragaglia @valeriosbra.bsky.social – integrative marine ecologist exploring the behavioural ecology of fish & fishers. From spearfishing roots to social media research, his work blends science & society. Catch him live at WRFC11 in South Africa! wrfc11.com
June 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
WRFC11 Keynote Spotlight: Dr Valerio Sbragaglia @valeriosbra.bsky.social – integrative marine ecologist exploring the behavioural ecology of fish & fishers. From spearfishing roots to social media research, his work blends science & society. Catch him live at WRFC11 in South Africa! wrfc11.com
Abstract submissions close 30 June 2025! Get them in!
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#recreationalfishing #WRFC11 #Recfishresearch
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#recreationalfishing #WRFC11 #Recfishresearch
May 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Abstract submissions close 30 June 2025! Get them in!
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#recreationalfishing #WRFC11 #Recfishresearch
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#recreationalfishing #WRFC11 #Recfishresearch
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🎣 Thinking about attending #WRFC11 in South Africa? Still on the fence?
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferences—and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. 🐟👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferences—and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. 🐟👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Three Decades of World Recreational Fishing Conferences: What Have We Learned About the Dynamics of Recreational Fisheries?
Recreational fishing extends beyond catching fish, by connecting individuals with nature, generating environmental stewards, and contributing to local, regional, and national economies. Multi- and in...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
May 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
🎣 Thinking about attending #WRFC11 in South Africa? Still on the fence?
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferences—and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. 🐟👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferences—and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. 🐟👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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🎣 Got research on fish, fishing, or fishers?
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
📍 South Africa, Feb 2026
📝 Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
📍 South Africa, Feb 2026
📝 Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts
May 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🎣 Got research on fish, fishing, or fishers?
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
📍 South Africa, Feb 2026
📝 Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
📍 South Africa, Feb 2026
📝 Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts
Save the dates!
🎣 Big fish, big ideas.
📍 South Africa
🗓️ 21–26 Feb 2026
The 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference is casting off — and you’re on the hook.
#WRFC11 #FishingForTheFuture #RecreationalFisheries www.wrfc11.com
📍 South Africa
🗓️ 21–26 Feb 2026
The 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference is casting off — and you’re on the hook.
#WRFC11 #FishingForTheFuture #RecreationalFisheries www.wrfc11.com
May 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Save the dates!
Reposted by Chris Bova
New publication alert! 🎉 Compliance in recreational fisheries is just as vital as the science behind the rules. For sustainability and accurate stock assessments, it’s time for researchers to prioritize understanding compliance. 🐟📖 #FisheriesResearch #Sustainability #OpenAccess
Tools for assessing recreational fisheries compliance—an underappreciated yet essential component of management - Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries
Despite extensive research on the importance and impacts of recreational fisheries, there is a shortage of information on regulatory compliance in the sector. While recreational fishing has economic a...
link.springer.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:40 PM
New publication alert! 🎉 Compliance in recreational fisheries is just as vital as the science behind the rules. For sustainability and accurate stock assessments, it’s time for researchers to prioritize understanding compliance. 🐟📖 #FisheriesResearch #Sustainability #OpenAccess
Report from ICES Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys, which I am part of.
🌊🎣 In 2023, we tackled survey methods, data quality, stock assessments, and more, with insights from global regions like Namibia, South Africa, and the UK.
#MRF
#FisheriesScience
#ICES
🌊🎣 In 2023, we tackled survey methods, data quality, stock assessments, and more, with insights from global regions like Namibia, South Africa, and the UK.
#MRF
#FisheriesScience
#ICES
(PDF) Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys
PDF | The role of the ICES Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys (WGRFS) is to compile and validate data from European countries' recreational... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...
www.researchgate.net
November 25, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Report from ICES Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys, which I am part of.
🌊🎣 In 2023, we tackled survey methods, data quality, stock assessments, and more, with insights from global regions like Namibia, South Africa, and the UK.
#MRF
#FisheriesScience
#ICES
🌊🎣 In 2023, we tackled survey methods, data quality, stock assessments, and more, with insights from global regions like Namibia, South Africa, and the UK.
#MRF
#FisheriesScience
#ICES