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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · 24d

This week, Alanna hosts shark scientist Lindsay Graff. Her current research focuses on post-release behavior of YOY white sharks, sand tiger sharks, and dusky sharks. Lindsay recent penned a WaPo article on the commoditization of sharks in the aftermath of Jaws, and they discuss sharks in the media.

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Aug 31

Preston sits down with Paul Wilkes from the USFWS to cover the 75 years of the Sportfish Restoration Act and how impactful it has been for anglers, fisheries managers, and fish populations.

Find it on your favorite listening app now!

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Aug 14

This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Jessie Kittel, a research scientist at the Blue World Research Institute. Jessie's research using modeling techniques has varied from humpback whales to yellowtail flounder. Jessie is also a 100-ton captain!

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Jul 20

Listen to Conrad talk with Nick Haddad, their discussion focuses on his experience with the IGFA and his current role as the Sustainable Fisheries Communications Manager, where he oversees Return ‘Em Right at Florida Sea Grant.

Listen here: here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-y97xj-19096a7

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Jul 14

This week, Alanna talks to Dr. Matt Menninger, a postdoctoral researcher with the University of California Santa Cruz and The Nature Conservancy, to discuss his research on diadromous species. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Jul 6

Preston talks with Steven Bardin about the upcoming 2025 Black Bass Symposium that will be held in conjunction with the AFS meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/316-previewing-the-2025-black-bass-symposium-with-steven-bardin/?token=f7cab6c4c8222cd8e3935e302bac6ba5

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Jun 29

This week we are introduced to the newest host of The Fisheries Podcast: Conrad Pfalzgraf. The episode tells a somewhat chronological story of Conrad's young but adventurous career so far. Welcome to the podcast, Conrad!
https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/315-meet-the-new-host-conrad-pfalzgraf/

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Jun 15

We catch up with Ray Valley to discuss the new EcoFish layer at www.biobasemaps.com allowing managers to explore fish density information on top of depth, vegetation, & bottom composition data already available. Enjoy!

https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/313-mapping-fish-with-biobases-ecofish/

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · May 11

Andie Painten is generating baseline data from windfarm areas to study their eventual impact. They discuss her current work, as well as various life stages of American lobster, Jonah crab, and black sea bass, as well as extracurricular activities. Enjoy!

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Apr 27

You can find the podcast on your favourite listening App, stream on Spotify, or head to www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pwuv9-... to download it directly! 3/3

306 - Native Trout Restoration in Alberta with Lesley Peterson from Freshwater Conservation Canada

On this weeks episode Brendan talks with Lesley Peterson, the Director of Conservation for Freshwater Conservation Canada, an organization formerly known as Trout Unlimited Canada! They discuss how A...

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Apr 27

Learn learn how the "Native Trout Collaborative" has approached the "Three H's" - habitat, harvest, and hybridzation, facing Alberta's native Trout, from habitat restoration to restoring fish passage. Between beaver analogues, Cows and Fish, there are lots of important lessons to share!
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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Apr 27

Tune into the Podcast this week to hear Lesley Peterson, Director of Conservation of Freshwater Conservation Canada (formerly Trout Unlimited Canada) and @brendanspearin.bsky.social discus native Trout restoration in Alberta, Canada. 1/3

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 30

We are giving away a copy of Finspan! Fill out this form with some contact info and what sea creature you want to see in the game to be entered to win: forms.gle/pF8Tssq87w2P...

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 30

One thing left out is a discussion on scientific accuracy of the game. Page 11 of the rulebook discusses the science behind the game and that two scientists reviewed every card for accuracy. Any artistic liberties are listed on that page. It can be found here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ulyfz...

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 30

This week Nick provides an overview and review of the new game Finspan from @stonemaiergames.com. He roughly covers how to play and the similarities and differences between this and Wingspan.

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 23

Check out the podcast on your favourite listening app, stream on Spotify, or download it here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-syvch-... 3/3

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 23

They discuss the interactions between the abiotic aspects of geomorphology and ecosystems, how geomorphology has changed over time, and how it can and should incorporate ecological factors to benefit native species. 2/3

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 23

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Ian Smith, a professional geomorphologist that is now doing his PhD at the age of 62 at the University of Toronto! Ian will be working on incorporating principles of naturalized channel design to benefit native species in Ontario. 1/3

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 16

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 16

This week, Elise chats with Jenny Norcross about her childhood love for fishing, ground breaking thesis work on Atlantic guitarfish movement, creating anatomically correct animal pottery, and more!

Main point: Things will not always go according to plan, but how you react is what matters most!

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Mar 10

This week, Alanna chats with Dr. Max Zavell about Black Sea Bass, Wind Farms, and Oceanography!
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The episode can be found by copy and pasting this link or on most major listening apps: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/300-black-...

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Feb 23

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The Fisheries Podcast | A team of fisheries scientists

A weekly podcast sharing stories of the amazing people and projects that make up the fisheries science profession.

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Feb 23

On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Patrick Hannington, a professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Patrick and Brendan discuss Prussian Carp, eDNA assay development, genetics, and assay validation. Come listen to learn about gynogesis and this novel invader!

Patrick Hannington rides in the back of a boat on a body of water wearing a shirt that says "I Heart Parasites!"

A selfie of Patrick Hannington and his daughter hiking beside a beautiful mountain river.

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Feb 16

Find us on your favorite listening app, or listen here!: fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/297-kylie-...

#fisheries #podcast #fisheriespodcast #scicomm #womeninstem #fish #guitarfish #scubadiving #miami #fishing #physiology #science #fisheriesscience

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The Fisheries Podcast @fisheriespod.bsky.social · Feb 16

On this week's episode, Elise chats with Kylie Powers about all things Atlantic Guitarfish! Listen in to learn about Kylie's journey into graduate school, her career as a competitive swimmer, her passion for teaching, and more!

Main Point: Don't be afraid to try EVERYTHING!

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