A recent article in Fisheries explores the history and negative bias associated with the term “rough fish” which can refer to a host of native species like gars, suckers, and others. Native fishes provide many ecosystem and cultural services that benefit people: for recreation, as a food source, and maintaining water quality, […]
The AFS Hutton Jr. Fisheries Biology Program is looking for mentors in the Highlands NJ, Baltimore MD, and Lexington NC areas. If you can assist, it’s a great program and great opportunity to help mentor the next generation of diverse fisheries scientists! What is the Hutton Program? The AFS Hutton […]
In our Research Highlights blog series, we debut newly published fisheries research by our women of fisheries colleagues. If you have research you would like to highlight and share with our readers, submit a nomination form here! This Month’s Research Highlight:Moran, J., T. Tuten, C. Anderson, K. Dunn, J. O’Connor, […]
By Alexandra Norelli Women’s History Month inspired us to dig a little deeper into fisheries history to see where and when women first started making their mark in the field. This is in no way a comprehensive history of all women in fisheries, however, the members of the Women of […]
“Have confidence in your knowledge and skills that you bring. If you don’t know something, ask questions. And don’t be afraid to jump in.”
If you’ve ever wondered how you can show support for women in the business industry of fisheries, here’s your chance! We’ve rounded up a list of women-founded businesses for you to check out. These businesses offer the best of both worlds – gear created with women in mind and the […]
In our Research Highlights blog series, we debut newly published fisheries research by our women of fisheries colleagues. If you have research you would like to highlight and share with our readers, submit a nomination form here. This Month’s Research Highlight:Munger, J.E., D.P. Herrera, S.M. Haver, L. Waterhouse, M.F. McKenna, […]
Last year, several members of Women of Fisheries and allies published an article in Fisheries and a summary in the Fisheries Blog discussing how to be an ally to women in science. The same 3 steps to become a better ally that were highlighted in the Fisheries Blog apply even […]
Thank you to everyone who has made our first award possible! It was an amazing pool of applicants, and thanks to a generous matching donation by Dr. Carole-Anne Gillis we were able to give two awards this year! Learn more about our winners and how they will use the award […]
Communicating our science is important. The platform and channel we use to do that vary depending on the audience, scope, and information we wish to communicate. We are starting a new blog post series this year that will highlight some of the work being done by women fisheries professionals and […]