Guidelines for the Use of Fishes in Research (https://doi.org/10.47886/9781934874394) aids researchers and regulatory authorities regarding responsible, scientifically valid research on fish and aquatic wildlife. The document is intended to provide general recommendations on field and laboratory research, such as sampling, holding, and handling fishes; to offer information on administrative matters, including regulations and permits; and […]
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has collected a unique, long-term data set on the social, biological, and economic dynamics of Canada’s recreational fisheries. Starting in 1975, these data were collected through mail surveys to recreational anglers at 5-year intervals. A longitudinal analysis revealed that there was an average of 4.5 million licensed anglers catching an annual average of 255 million fish.
The use of live baitfish is a cultural norm in many jurisdictions across North America. Because baitfish are often harvested from mixed stocks in the wild, the potential for bycatch exists, leading to the inadvertent relocation of nontarget species via distribution networks and anglers; therefore, like many fisheries, core issues revolve around selective fishing.
President’s Message – Ann Rocchi
The Ontario Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS-OC) Executive Committee has provided comments on the draft Provincial Fish Strategy prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). “Ontario’s Provincial Fish Strategy: Fish for the Future” is a guiding document for managing fisheries resources in Ontario. It identifies provincial fisheries goals and objectives and tactics to […]
AUTHOR(S): Steven J. Cooke, Glenn T. Crossin, Scott G. Hinch CITATION: Cooke S.J., G.T. Crossin, and S.G. Hinch. 2011. Pacific salmon migration: Completing the cycle. In: Farrell A.P., (ed.), Encyclopedia of fish physiology: From genome to environment, volume 3, pp. 1945–1952. San Diego: Academic Press.
AUTHOR(S): Thomas R. Binder, Steven J. Cooke, Scott G. Hinch CITATION: Binder T.R., S.J. Cooke, and S.G. Hinch. 2011. The biology of fish migration. In: Farrell A.P., (ed.), Encyclopedia of fish physiology: From genome to environment, volume 3, pp. 1921–1927. San Diego: Academic Press.
As a summer project, Vanessa Minke-Martin created a six minute history of the ichthyology collections at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). It features interviews and field trip footage. Watching it will give you a fine idea of how the research carried out by curatorial departments animates the programs of the ROM.
Smartphones and digital tablets are used to collect data for agricultural, geographical, and medical research. Science professionals find these devices attractive because they contain many useful hardware accessories (e.g., camera, Global Positioning System [GPS], accelerometer) and the capacity to access and customize software applications (apps). To enhance student learning, some educators are also integrating tablets into curricula for both indoor and outdoor course work.
AUTHOR(S): Mark Poos, Alan J. Dextrase, Astrid N. Schwalb, Josef D. Ackerman CITATION: Poos, M., A.J. Dextrase, A.N. Schwalb and J.D. Ackerman. 2010. Secondary invasion of the Round Goby into high diversity Great Lakes tributaries and species at risk hotspots: Potential new concerns for endangered freshwater species. Biol. Invasions. (2010) 12(5):1269-1284. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-009-9545-x
85th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference – January 19-22, 2025November 21, 2024 - 15:43
AFS-OC Annual Meeting and Conference – March 28-30, 2025November 14, 2024 - 18:35
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