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graduate degree program in Marine Science

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a new, exciting graduate degree program in Marine Science at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS): the Master’s of Professional Science (MPS) in Fisheries Science.   The MPS is an innovative graduate degree at RSMAS intended for students [...]

concrete removal

There is a project in Washington state. Condit dam removal on the the White Salmon River. There is likely an EIS to be tracked because they are breaking it apart after initial explosive breaching. Larry Dominguez ph: 360-915-4194 e-mail: LD50_@msn.com On May 15, 2012, at 9:47 AM, “Kellie Whitton” <kinzymax@gmail.com> wrote: I’m looking for information [...]

ACCSP Releases Atlantic Coast Fisheries Data Collection Standards

ACCSP Releases Atlantic Coast Fisheries Data Collection Standards   Arlington, VA (May 10, 2012) – The Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) is proud to release the latest edition of the Atlantic Coast Fisheries Data Collection Standards. This document is considered the blueprint for the Program, as well as partners, and will be used to [...]

In wine country, trout struggle to survive

In wine country, trout struggle to survive www.futurity.com                         “Nearly all of California’s salmon and trout populations are on the path to extinction and if we’re going to bring these fish back to healthy levels, we have to change the way we manage our [...]

Question concerning Opossum shrimp (Mysis relicta)

PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY to chackly_vl@web.de     From: Jacqueline von Lipinski [mailto:chackly_vl@web.de] Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 4:53 AM Subject: Question concerning Opossum shrimp (Mysis relicta)   Hello,   I’m a student from Germany and I’m in preparation for my oral exam in Biology (for graduation from high school). Since I have to do a [...]

Native Peoples Student Travel Award

American Fisheries Society Native Peoples Student Travel Award   The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is currently seeking applications to support outstanding Native undergraduate students to attend the 2012 annual meeting of AFS in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota from August 19-23, 2012. This travel award is designed to encourage increased participation of Native Peoples in AFS and [...]

Administrative Specialist

Rocky Mountain Research Station USDA Forest Service Administrative Specialist GS-0301-9 Ogden, UT OPEN:  May 4, 2012                                                                          CLOSE: May 25, 2012   OUTREACH NOTICE   The Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS), Inventory and Monitoring (IM) Program will soon be advertising for an Administrative Specialist, GS-0301-09. This permanent full-time position is responsible for providing a variety of [...]

Online registration for the 142nd Annual Meeting of AFS in St. Paul

The online registration for the 142nd Annual Meeting of AFS in St. Paul, Minnesota (August 19-23) is now open: https://secure.fisheries.org/afsevent/Login.aspx Register early to take advantage of the Early Bird rates. Also, keep in mind: 1. You can reserve your place at the excellent array of continuing education workshops and courses. Space is limited in these [...]

Advances in Fish Tagging and Marking Technology

Advances in Fish Tagging and Marking Technology Jeremy McKenzie, Bradford Parsons, Andrew Seitz, R. Keller Kopf, Matthew Mesa, and Quinton Phelps, editors 560 pages, hardcover, Symposium 76 Published by the American Fisheries Society Publication date: May 2012 ISBN: 978-1-934874-27-1 $79.00 list price, $55.30 AFS members To order:  http://afsbooks.org/54076C Summary Fish marking and tracking is a [...]

Training

Training Announcement     Multivariate Statistical Analysis Techniques for Ecological Data using R (CSP4400)   Course Dates:           June 25-29, 2012   Location:         NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV   Course Description/Course Overview:   This course covers a variety of descriptive and inferential multivariate statistical methods that are useful for analyzing biological data. Participants will be using program R [...]

Developing an ecosystem-based approach to management of the Gulf menhaden fishery using Ecopath with Ecosim

American Fisheries Society 142nd Annual Meeting August 19-23, 2012 Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota http://afs2012.org/ IOCS Presentations; www.oceanconservationsciences.org Tess M. Geers: “Developing an ecosystem-based approach to management of the Gulf menhaden fishery using Ecopath with Ecosim” The Gulf of Mexico (GoM) is a valuable ecosystem both socially and economically, and fisheries contribute substantially to this value. Gulf [...]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces New Grants for Sustainable Fisheries

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Announces New Grants for Sustainable Fisheries Published Monday, Apr. 30, 2012   WASHINGTON, April 30, 2012 — /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the second round of grant awards from its Fisheries Innovation Fund, a program launched in 2010 to support sustainable fisheries in the [...]

2013 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE STATE & TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS PROGRAM

WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2013 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE  STATE & TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS PROGRAM   April 20, 2012   This testimony is submitted on behalf of the following members of the national Teaming With Wildlife Steering Committee:   American   Fisheries Society [...]

The most recent issue of Fisheries is now online (VOL 37, NO 5, May 2012)

The most recent issue of Fisheries is now online (VOL 37, NO 5, May 2012). Print copies will be coming in the mail for those who selected the print option. Please see the table of contents below: COLUMNS President’s Hook Ecological Networks: Their Role in Fisheries Introducing Dr. Villy Christensen, one of the plenary speakers [...]

Join the Discussion: Visit the New Marin and Coastal Fisheries Forum!

  Join the Discussion: Visit the New Marin and Coastal Fisheries Forum!   Are you looking for a new way to connect with your fisheries science colleagues?     Try the Marine and Coastal Fisheries Forum! The Forum was built to give readers of Marine and Coastal Fisheries: Dynamics, Management, and     Ecosystem Science and those interested in     the topics [...]

International Congress on the Biology of Fish

  July 15-19, 2012 HURRY! TWO WEEKS REMAINING FOR   ABSTRACT SUBMISSION Deadline: 01 May, 2012 Early Bird Registration ends 01 May, 2012 Confirmed Symposia include: Fish in a Toxic World: Biomarkers and Impacts of Exposure Application of physiology to improve fish culture The physiology of climate change: understanding the responses of fish to increased [...]

Chesapeake Bay Economics Focus of New TRCP Report

Chesapeake Bay Economics Focus of New TRCP Report Outdoor recreation, natural resources generate billions of dollars, sustain local economies throughout Delaware, Maryland and Virginia   WASHINGTON – Outdoor recreation in coastal areas of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia drives an economy valued at close to $4 billion per year and supports tens of thousands of jobs, [...]

Pathways to Success: Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management

Dear Colleagues: www.hdfwconfernce.org We have some very good news about the Pathways to Success: Integrating Human Dimensions into Fish and Wildlife Management conference and training. Thanks to generous contributions from sponsors including Taylor and Francis Group, the US Geological Survey, Michigan State University AgBioResearch, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Alaska Region we [...]

USGS GeoHealth Newsletter

The current Issue of the USGS GeoHealth Newsletteris now available online at: http://health.usgs.gov/geohealth/v09_n02.html GeoHealthis the USGS environmental health science newsletter. Environmental Health is a new mission area within USGS. The newsletter describes a broad range of scientific information valuable to safeguarding the quality of the environment, the health of our living resources, and public health. [...]

RESTORE Act and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) amendment

American Fisheries Society * American Fly Fishing Tackle Association * American Sportfishing Association * Archery Trade Association * Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies * B.A.S.S LLC * Berkley Conservation Institute * Boone & Crockett Club * Catch A Dream Foundation * Conservation Force * Dallas Safari Club * Ducks Unlimited * Houston Safari Club [...]

Sportsmen Laud Passage of House Conservation Legislation

Sportsmen Laud Passage of House Conservation Legislation Sportsmen’s Heritage Act would maintain public access and hunting, angling opportunities on public lands   WASHINGTON – Legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives will sustain hunting and angling opportunities and help secure sportsmen’s access to valuable public lands, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership announced today.   [...]

GROUPS HAIL PROGRESS ON GULF RESTORATION

GROUPS HAIL PROGRESS ON GULF RESTORATION  House Includes key restoration provision in transportation measure (Washington, D.C. – April 18, 2012) Gulf Coast restoration advocacy groups lauded the inclusion of the RESTORE Act in today’s House-passed Surface Transportation Extension Act. Both the House and Senate have now passed versions of the RESTORE Act, which would dedicate 80 [...]

Marine Ecology Progress Series

Dear colleagues,   We are planning a theme section in Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS) on the topic of “Mechanisms of Physical-Biological Coupling Forcing Biological Hotspots” based on a PICES 2011 topic session.  We intend this MEPS theme section will examine variability in physical processes that result in marine hotspots and also examine issues of [...]

Marine Scientist, Belize

Marine Scientist, Belize > Location: Belize City, > Department: Science & Policy > > Oceana is seeking a Marine Scientist based in Belize City, Belize. The Marine Scientist is a key member of Oceana in Belize, playing a substantive role in both policy and science on the Oceana campaign team. He/she plays a role in, [...]