Meet Duke Hollison, the little action figure who takes on big adventures. By changing the size of the angler, we believe Duke can highlight the importance of lesser known fish species to a wider audience.
Author: Patrick Cooney
Electrofishing: simplified explanation of voltage, current, power, and conductivity
What do drinking straws and electrofishing settings have to do with each other?
10 Lessons Learned From Writing a Book About Fish
Guest Authors: Corbin D. Hilling, Derek A. Wheaton, and Donald J. Orth Editor: Patrick Cooney We are impatiently awaiting the September 24, 2019 release of the Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. We’d rather not admit when we first began thinking about this field guide, because we grossly underestimated how much work this little…
Five Questions For All Fish Scientists
How would you answer these five questions about being a fish scientist?
Moms: The True Livebearers of Fisheries Research
We share photos and stories of women who conduct research while simultaneously creating and sustaining brand new human beings. We highlight some of these inspiring scientists to demonstrate that not only is Mom-ing in Science doable, but it is also fun and rewarding!
Removing migration barriers for Steelhead Trout
Pictures and videos detail the removal of migration barriers to Steelhead Trout in the Pacific Northwest.
How one scientist transformed scientific art
Art and science aren’t that different. Both require a deep level of curiosity, an experimental process, patience, and a high tolerance for failure. For me it just makes sense to blend the two, it’s a win-win.
The New Rules of Science Communication
If these rules are followed, your impact will grow, interest in your work will increase and so will your network of like-minded people. Fishery Scientists can take on this responsibility and run with it, and the time is now.
Facts and Fallacies: A Columbus/Indigenous Day Fish Story
We take a look at a very particular occurrence on one of Columbus’ return trips to the Western Hemisphere where he encountered indigenous people using, perhaps, one of the most interesting methods ever employed to catch fish.
run. fish. beer. Conservation through Recreation.
The premise of “The Rare Fish Rare Beer Project” is simple: we believe that the brain cell that drives a craft beer / spirits snob is the exact same brain cell that fuels a native fish advocate. We’re just connecting the dots in a super tasty way…
