Have you ever noticed that over time your electrofishing electrodes lose their shininess and get a white material coated on them? We explain why this happens and what you should do about it.
Author: Patrick Cooney
Old stories die hard: fish culture hurt more than helped historic Atlantic Salmon
The long-held story that hatcheries benefited the last Atlantic Salmon in Lake Ontario is false.
What I learned from 10 years of science blogging
Join me as we celebrate a decade at The Fisheries Blog, dive into the numbers, and discuss some important lessons learned.
Tasting Beers with Fish Themed Labels: Session 1 Easy Drinkers
As a fish scientist, I felt compelled to taste and review beers that have fish and fishing themed labels. Enjoy Session 1: The Easy Drinkers.
Get outdoors and support women in fisheries science!
From October 1-17, 2021, Women of Fisheries, Inc. will be hosting their 2nd Annual fisHER Adventure Classic. Proceeds for this event will be used to fund initiatives such as scholarships, awards, mentoring support, and planning for future annual meetings.
What the Heck Happened Today in Conservation?
Learn something new every day of the year with Today in Conservation.
35 year mystery solved: the search to find the object that inspired my career in fish science
For 35 years, I have been unable to properly answer this question because the answer is tied to an object…an object I last saw with my own eyes in the summer of 1986 at the age of 6 years old and have not seen since…until 3 months ago!
Fishing for Scientists To Write for Lay Audiences
Learn how “Hook, Line & Science” successfully created a bridge between the angling public and scientists by writing impactful weekly articles.
Escargot: Cambodian Style!
Throughout Cambodia, hundreds of tons of snails are sold in markets every year. Our mission was to chat with our fisher friends about the impacts of the invasive snails on their livelihoods and document how they were sold, eaten, and perceived by locals.
America’s Bountiful Waters: A must read for all anglers and fish scientists
If you love fish and have ever enjoyed a Ken Burns documentary about the rich history of the interaction of humans with the natural world, then America’s Bountiful Waters is for you.
The Importance of Indigenous Knowledge in Fisheries Management
Creating a confluence between Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science is critical to developing a sustainable path that addresses the many ecological and fisheries crises we face today. Learn here how this can be accomplished.
3 quick steps: Become an ally to women in science
3 quick steps: Become an ally to women in science. These basic steps can quickly and positively transform the fabric of the scientific community to be more inclusive and diverse. #womenoffisheries #womenofscience #womeninscience
Snakes and Snails and Fishes, Oh My! – Researching arrow shaped traps on Tonle Sap lake in Cambodia
Catching snakes, snails, and fish in Arrow Traps in Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake. Elizabeth Everest, a Fulbright Scholar, introduces us to research being conducted on one of the most productive freshwater systems in the world.
Challenge: can you name the fish?
We found some fun fish names and we depicted them in art. Let’s see if you can determine the name!
One Last Cast: Duane Raver’s 93 years of art and fish science
For nearly a century, Duane Raver has inspired generations of scientists, artists, and anglers with his illustrations.
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