Common and Scientific Names of Fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, 8th edition

/in , /by

Common and Scientific Names of Fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, 8th edition (DOI: https://doi.org/10.47886/9781934874691) provides an up-to-date checklist of common and scientific names for all described and taxonomi­cally valid fish species living in freshwaters and marine waters of North America. This eighth edition reflects taxonomic changes that have occurred since 2013 and is expanded geographically to include all species found within the exclusive economic zones of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It includes names for 5,089 species and 333 families, an increase from 3,875 species and 260 fami­lies in the seventh edition. It also provides the rationale and methodology for com­mon name allocation and history of changes from the previous edition and includes English, French, and Spanish names. The publication was compiled in collaboration with the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.

Read more

Three Grass Carp Captured in Ontario Waters

/in , /by

The monitoring season for Asian carps was a busy one for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the OFAH Invading Species Awareness Program (ISAP), with three Grass Carp captured in 2023.
Read more

New Link – Great Lakes Observing System

/in /by

A link to Great Lakes Observing System has been added to the Links page under the Organizations / Associations category.

GLOS is a bi-national nonprofit, providing end-to-end data services that support science, policy, management, and industry in the U.S. and Canada.

Whether deciding to venture out on a boat or confronting the effects of climate change, we want to equip observers with high-quality, up-to-date lake information from the region’s observing network.  Priorities include Seagull, Smart Great Lakes, and Lakebed 2030.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

News – Release of interim FFHPP Standard and interim Codes of Practice

/in , /by

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) has posted the interim Code of Practice for Repair, maintenance and construction of docks, moorings and boathouses on Talk Fish Habitat, and it is now open for comment.

The interim code is available now for use this season. However, an analysis and review of feedback received will be required before this interim Code of Practice, and the interim Standard and Codes of Practice released August 10, 2023, are published as final. Accordingly, comments and feedback are welcome until November 30, 2023.

Please send any comments or questions to DFO.FFHPP-PPPH.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

2023-2024 AFS-OC Executive Committee Election Results

/in /by

The results of the 2023-24 Ontario Chapter Executive Committee election are official.  Thank you to all candidates and congratulations to those elected. As per our bylaws, all Ontario Chapter members were eligible to vote and officers were elected by a majority of ballots cast. Each member was permitted to cast one vote. A total of 42 members participated in the election, representing approximately 27% of the membership.

Silviya Ivanova was elected to the position of President-Elect with 52.5% of the vote. The term of office for President-Elect is one year, leading to the position of President in 2024-25, and Past-President the following year.

Zachery Wells was elected to the position of Secretary with 100% of the vote.  The term for the position of Secretary is at least one year; however, it is preferred to serve more than one term.

Volume XXI, Issue I – The Lateral Line

/in /by

HIGHLIGHTS:

2023 AFS-OC AGM Overview
Student Subunit Update
2022 NCD-AFS Best Chapter Communications Award
Fish Focus – Golden Redhorse – Siobhan Ewert
Pictures of Fishes – Kathryn Peiman
Book Review – Effective Conservation: Parks, Rewilding, and Local Development by Ignacio Jiménez
New Publication – Freshwater Fisheries in Canada

Download

Freshwater Fisheries in Canada: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Resources and Their Management

/in /by

Canada is surrounded by three oceans and home to more freshwater lakes and rivers than can be reasonably counted. It is therefore not surprising that Canada has a plethora of freshwater fisheries and a long history of use and innovative strategies for managing them.

Freshwater Fisheries in Canada: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Resources and Their Management (https://doi.org/10.47886/9781934874707) is designed to follow a logical arc beginning with an overview of the Canadian landscape and the zoogeography and status of freshwater fish populations. Next, the book brings together reports on fisheries from across Canada—either at the provincial or regional scale (as dictated largely by ecoregion; e.g., the North, the Laurentian Great Lakes). Then, a number of issues and threats are presented that are useful in revealing the challenges and opportunities that exist for ensuring that freshwater fish populations are healthy and vibrant. We conclude with some reflective contributions, including short essays from some legendary fisheries professionals in Canada as well as a forward-looking piece by some early-career fisheries professionals. Taken together, this book will serve as a resource for those interested in learning about the past, present, and future of freshwater fishes and fisheries in Canada.

To purchase a copy visit the AFS Bookstore.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

News – DFO Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program Wave 3

/in /by

After a very successful Wave 2 Engagement, DFO’s Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) is ready to undertake the next wave of engagement. FFHPP’s Wave 3 Engagement is seeking input to continue modernizing and/or developing policies, frameworks, instruments, and guidance to further implement the fish and fish habitat protection provisions of the Fisheries Act.

A video presentation overviewing the Wave 3 engagement plan is now available on the Talk Fish Habitat platform. Read more

AFS-OC Voices Concern Regarding Bill 23

/in /by

The Ontario Chapter of the American Fisheries Society has sent an open letter to Hon. Steve Clark, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, voicing our concern regarding Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.  Copies of the letter have also been sent to Hon. Graydon Smith, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Hon. David Piccini, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

News – Finalization of FFHPP Codes of Practice

/in /by

Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program (FFHPP) Codes of Practice specify procedures, practices or standards for avoiding the death of fish or the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat. This is in relation to works, undertakings and activities during various phases of their life cycle, such as construction, operation, maintenance or decommissioning. Read more