This week Kadie catches up with Bridgette Nicolosi, a master's student at Georgia Southern University. Bridgette's research focuses primarily on larval fish ecology—an often overlooked yet critical area of fisheries research. She has experience across diverse ecosystems, from the cold mountain streams of the West to the Piedmont of the Carolinas and now the coastal plains of the Southeast, she is deeply committed to protecting fish species and the ecosystems they inhabit. Her passion for aquatic conservation drives both their academic and fieldwork, aiming to shed light on the vital role of larval fish in sustaining healthy fisheries and ecosystems. Outside of work, Bridgette is an avid nature enthusiast who finds inspiration in the outdoors. Whether hiking, camping, or crafting unique jewelry from flowers found along the way Bridgette immerses herself in the outdoors, finding balance and creativity in the environment she strives to protect. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Bridgette you can find her on Instagram @bnicolosi or email her at bridgettenicolosi@gmail.com. 

 

You can vote for Bridgette in the Ultimate Explorer Competition here and find her handmade jewelry at Land of Sky Design Co. on Etsy. 

 

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This week, Preston chats with Dr. Mike Bednarski, who is the Chief of Fisheries for the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR). Mike compares and contrasts the infamous "big three" invasive freshwater fishes that are hot topics of conversation in Virginia. They also discuss Mike's career arc, as well as some of the threats facing the future of fishing and fisheries management and a few recent "wins" for the VDWR. Finally, they chat about the economic importance of recreational fishing and the careful art of balancing multiple stakeholder groups when it comes to management decisions. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Don't move fish around."

Mike's email address: mike.bednarski@dwr.virginia.gov

 

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This week Brendan chats with Dr. Michael Rennie about the IISD Experimental Lakes Area – or ELA for short.  The ELA is one of the most influential freshwater research facilities in North America, using whole lake experiments to unravel some of the mysterious connections hidden in our natural world. Brendan and Dr. Rennie discuss the history of the ELA and how whole lake experiments help us understand ecology by revealing the indirect connections in ecosystems.  They also discuss some of the ongoing projects in ELA that the Community Ecology & Energetics Lab is currently working on, such as his work to reintroduce extirpated freshwater shrimp into a lake and some new and exciting work on microplastics.

 

Dr. Rennie is currently recruiting for a PhD position at his lab at Lakehead. Check it out here: CEE Lab PhD opportunity.

 

Main point: "Take a few minutes and stop and think about that next decision or opinion".

Dr. Rennie can be found at: https://ceelab.ca/contact/  Brendan's social media handle: @BrendanSpearin

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This week Nick hops back in the hosting saddle to chat with Joe Cermele. Joe has been in the popular fishing media world for twenty years. You may have read his work in Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, or a handful of other print magazines (or online), watched his work in B-Side Fishing or Hook Shots, or listened to him on Bent or Cut and Retie, two podcasts Joe has hosted. In this episode we cover how that landscape has changed and what advice he may offer to fisheries professionals in trying to communicate their work. 

 

Main point: Consider the work involved before commenting!

 

You can find Joe on instagram @joe.cermele138 and his podcast, Cut and Retie, pushes out new episodes every Friday to whatever app you're using. 

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Rose Leeger (IG: @researcherose), a Nova Southeastern University alum, 3-time NOAA intern, and current PhD student at University of Colorado Boulder in the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research. Topics covered include Rose's research experience which spans oysters, penguins, the Antarctic toothfish (aka Chilean sea bass), and more! We also discuss how Rose's interdisciplinary work relates to the Antarctic Treaty and the largest Marine Protected Area in the world, the Ross Sea.

Main point: Find your superpower!

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This week Kadie chats with returning guest, Tyler Winter and new guest, Dr. Shannon Fisher about how Minnesota's recent Native Fish Bill came about via collaborative efforts between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and various conservation groups. 

Tyler is a lifelong angler, conservationist, and environmental scientist. Tyler and his friends founded Native Fish for Tomorrow as a consumptive conservation group to challenge the "rough fish paradigm". As anglers they prove that native fish are a resource that should be managed for sustainability and their ecosystem services. And they hope to inspire others to angle for native fish so they can enjoy the resource too! Tyler was previously interviewed in episode 221 about the No Junk Fish Bill.

Dr. Shannon Fisher’s professional career spans 24 years with the state of Minnesota where he currently works as the Fisheries Populations and Regulations Manager with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In addition to his regular duties, he has coordinated and led research on burbot and bowfin populations and served as the agency’s lead on native rough fish management strategies. Shannon’s passions include fishing, deer hunting, gardening, bowling, cribbage, and spending time with his partner Lance, children Jaden and Allie, and the family pets.

 

Main points: native rough fish have their place and internalize/understand catch hyperstability

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Shannon, you can reach him at shannon.fisher@state.mn.us. You can reach Tyler via nativefishfortomorrow.org or email him at tyler@nf4t.org.

 

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This week, Preston chats with Steven Bardin, who is quite possibly the busiest person in the field of fisheries. Steven owns a successful small business where he manages the fisheries in private impoundments to meet his clients' goals. He is also a co-founder of the Black Bass Stewardship Group and the Director of the Fisheries Management Division of the Major League Fishing bass tournament organization. They discuss some of Steven's current projects, the growth seen in the business, his foray into being an adjunct professor, and some conservation efforts by Major League Fishing and their partners. Steven also shares some great advice for biologists on how to approach sharing their science with the angling community through podcasts and other media. They wrap up the episode discussing a recent award that was very gratifying for Steven and cap things off with a very early look at the Third Black Bass Symposium held in San Antonio, TX in August, 2025. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Be observant."

Steven's email address: steven@txprolakemanagement.com

Texas Pro Lake Management's website: https://txprolake.com/

Major League Fishing's Fisheries Management Division website: https://majorleaguefishing.com/fisheries-management/

The Black Bass 2025 Symposium website: https://storymaps.com/stories/baf0dddafa2b4ba08ea6e1781a361ff5

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) talks with Dalhousie University PhD candidate Zoya Tyabji (IG: @zotabs)! For her PhD research, she surveys landing sites across India to gain a deeper understanding of the catch composition of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, in combination with fisher interviews to understand the social needs of stakeholders, how current management policies impacts fishers, and what can be done to ensure conservation measures are effective. They also discuss Zoya's recent publication which combined scientific data, news and university archives, and sawfish rostra found in a local religious temple to help understand historical sawfish presence throughout India. 

Main Point: Consider cultural diversity and involve local communities in fisheries management.

Link to sawfish paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378247873_Past_and_present_sawfish_Pristidae_records_from_India

 

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This week Kadie chats with Dr. Maia Sosa Kapur, a Research Mathematical Statistician with the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Throughout the interview, we talk about how Maia found her dream career in stock assessment, what the day-to-day and season-to-season look like for stock assessment work, different cool research projects Maia has led and contributed to (including sablefish research and crab harvest in Native Hawaiian fishponds), and more! If you've ever experienced a bit of an identity crisis while pursuing your career, this is the episode for you!

 

Main point: There are no prerequisites for succeeding in this field.

 

Learn more about the NMFS Sea Grant Ecosystem and Populations Dynamics Fellowship here!

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Maia, you can check out her website: mkapur.github.io or email her: maia.kapur@noaa.gov

 

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This week, Preston chats with Dr. Jeff McKinnon. Jeff is a professor of biology at East Carolina University and primarily studies various evolutionary processes in fish populations around the world. He is also the author of the recently published book Our Ancient Lakes: A Natural History. They discuss some of Jeff's research projects, provide listeners with a brief synopsis of what makes ancient lakes such tremendous and unique study sites for evolutionary biologists, and talk about writing the book. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Beware of shifting baselines and remember that extinctions can't be reversed."

Jeff's email address: mckinnonj@ecu.edu

Jeff's book, Our Ancient Lakes: A Natural History, can be purchased here: https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9780262047852

The McKinnon Lab website: https://www.mckinnonevo.com/

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) talks with Dr. Leandro Castello about his interdisciplinary research on arapaima fisheries in the Amazon, his new study on the accuracy of fishers' memories in reconstructing a history of past catches (linked below), and how these memories can be used to better manage data poor fisheries in developing countries.

Main point: Most fisheries worldwide are artisanal, tropical, and located in developing countries, and therefore require different approaches to management.   

Project websites: https://leandrocastello.org/ & https://mucaua.org/

Mongabay article: https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/fishers-memories-on-par-with-scientific-data-on-historic-catches-study/

Memory paper: https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/fee.2726

 

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This week Kadie chats with Dr. Peyton Thomas, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Colorado Boulder with the Arctic Rivers Project and a professional trail runner. Peyton received her Ph.D. in Biology and Marine Biology in 2022 where she studied fish muscle physiology and potential adaptative responses under projected end-of-century temperature scenarios and extreme hypoxia. For her post-doc, she studies growth projections of Arctic fishes under mid-century climate change across sub-Arctic and Arctic watersheds. Peyton is also a member of the Patagonia trail running team and Protect Our Winters. Throughout the interview, we talk about Peyton's research, how she uses her running career to bring light to environmental issues, and how science can be a form of advocacy. Check it out!

 

And remember: you have great ideas and you are valid.

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Peyton, you can email her at Peyton.Thomas@colorado.edu; find her on Instagram @ptcruisin22; or check out her website: www.peyton-thomas.com

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Lauren Diaz, a Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University studying steelhead life history diversity and population dynamics. Listen in to hear about how snorkel surveys and a larval hellbender salamander project got Lauren hooked on stream ecology, why she values education so much, and all about the complex life history strategies of O. mykiss (steelhead/rainbow trout).

 

Main point: It's not that serious

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Lauren, you can find her on Instagram @lauren.diaz_ or send her an email at lauren.diaz@oregonstate.edu.

 

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This week, Preston catches up with Seth Mycko, a sportfish biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. They discuss the movement and abundance of a southern riverine Smallmouth Bass population, hybrid crappie, and NCWRC's angling outreach efforts.

 

Main point: "Your estimates are only as good as your data"

Seth's email address: seth.mycko@ncwildlife.org

 

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This week Brendan chats with Dr. Margaret Docker about her career working on sex determination in Sea Lamprey that has spanned two and a half decades, the challenges faced in uncovering this mystery, and the recent advances that put the goal in sight.  In addition, they chat about an upcoming "Special Issue on the Underappreciated Native Fishes of North America and their Management" in the Environmental Biology of Fishes journal, which Dr. Docker is a co-editor.

Check out the special issue here, along with the articles already published.  Submissions will be open until April 30th, so be sure to get in contact with Dr. Docker as soon as possible if you're interested. 

Main point: "All biodiversity matters, not just fish with a commercial or recreational value".

Margaret's social media handle: @MargaretDocker Brendan's social media handle: @BrendanSpearin

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This week Katelyn chats with Heather Bauer Reid, a Ph.D. student at Trent University. Heather talks about the interpopulation variation of aquatic species in response to temperature changes, her research centered around the intraspecific variation that exists within fish species, and her experiences at Friday Harbor Laboratories. 

Main point: Don’t ignore the variation that can exist within a species. 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with her friend and colleague Baylie Fadool (IG: @baylie_amberr). They discuss Baylie's many roles with the Bimini Shark Lab, her brand new nurse shark publication which spans 17 years of data, the importance of age and growth studies, how science and art overlap, and more! 

Main point: You belong here!

Cover photo credit: Chelle Blais (@chelleblaisphoto on IG)

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This week Kadie chats with Niall Clancy about the recently released book, Keeping the Last Best Fishery: advice from Montana's biologists to the next generation, which is a series of interviews that he edited and published. Throughout this conversation, we talk about how this book came about, some key takeaways, and Niall's favorite piece of advice he gathered from these interviews. And, while the book is focused on Montana's fisheries biologists, the advice is broadly applicable to states outside Montana and fields besides fisheries. 

 

Main point: We should care more about non-game fish.

 

Check out a free online version of the book here. You can purchase a physical copy of the book via the publisher. The cover art for this book was done by T. David Ritter, you can find more of his work here.

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Niall, you can get in contact via his website: niallclancy.org, or email him at Niall.Clancy@uwyo.edu.

 

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Episode 250! This week, Preston catches up with Fisheries Podcast founder and original host, Nick Kramer. They discuss two major milestones that the podcast achieved in recent months. Nick also recaps a trophy carp management survey that he recently completed and an upcoming project to create a greenhouse for growing aquatic plants.

 

Main point: "Share your story."

Nick's social media handle: @nicktalurus

 

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In the second part of this series on the 2nd Vice President of AFS candidates, Kadie interviews Dr. Marlis Douglas! Marlis is a Professor of Biodiversity Conservation at the University of Arkansas. Throughout the interview, we talk about Marlis' career path, how she came to co-author The Narrative Gym For Science, and why she is running for the 2nd Vice President of AFS. If you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 of this series with Lori Martin!

Main point: Have respect for others.

If you'd like to get in touch with Marlis, you can reach her at her website: https://marlisrdouglas.org/

Remember, only AFS Members can cast a vote for their favorite candidate, so now would be a great time to join if you haven’t already! For membership details, click the link below:

https://fisheries.org/membership/join/

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

In the first part of this series, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) interviews Lori Martin, one of two candidates running for the position of 2nd Vice President of the American Fisheries Society this year. Listen in to hear about Lori's long career in aquatic biology which includes electrofishing in high school, her "retirement", and her career-long affiliation with the American Fisheries Society. 

Main point: Respect nature and each other's perspectives. 

Don't forget to check out Part 2 of this series! Voting will be taking place ________.

Remember, only AFS Members can cast a vote for their favorite candidate, so now would be a great time to join if you haven’t already! For membership details, click the link below:

https://fisheries.org/membership/join/

 

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with new Fisheries Podcast co-host, Brendan Spearin. We cover his (self-described) idiosyncratic career, his love of maps, how he landed in his current role working with aquatic invasive species (AIS), and why he decided to volunteer as a host of the Fisheries Podcast! Check it out!

Main point: Our aquatic resources and natural world are a shared resource and shared responsibility.

If you'd like to get in touch with Brendan, you can find him on LinkedIn or Twitter @BrendanSpearin

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Preston catches up with Dr. Don Orth, who recently retired as a professor from Virginia Tech. They talk about Don's numerous research topics throughout his career, how teaching changed during his time at VT, two recently published books, and some advice for current and future fisheries professionals.

 

Main point: "Pay attention, be astonished, and talk about it."

Don's email: donald.orth@gmail.com

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elisemobranchii) chats with Tidal Black Bass Manager, Maryland native, and longtime Fisheries Podcast listener Ryan Gary to discuss his career in fisheries research and management (which began very early in his childhood)! They cover Ryan's MSc research on paddlefish in Oklahoma and current work with black bass in Maryland, his passion for forming connections within communities to manage shared resources, and more!   Main Point: Fish the waters you manage!   Maryland DNR Tidal Black Bass: https://dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/pages/bass/index.aspx  

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity that those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Katelyn chats with Christian Bihun, a Ph.D. candidate at Trent University. Christian talks about his experiences working at a walleye hatchery, his research aimed at refining the walleye bioenergetics model in Great Lakes populations, and the influence of climate change on female fish. 

https://www.rabylab.com/people 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Dani Escontrela, a PhD candidate studying the cushion star and other corallivores at the University of Hawaii Manoa. They talk about Dani's work with the Peace Corps, the relationships between coral reefs and fisheries, and the many challenges of studying corallivory - including keeping sneaky cushion stars in their cages! 

Main point: Choose good leaders at all levels

Dani's website: https://www.daniescontrela.com/

Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries- podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Miranda Bell Tilcock about how to use fish eye lens to look at habitat use and diets, her work as a senior environmental scientist for the Delta Stewardship Council, how she balanced being a mom with finishing her master’s, and more! Check it out!

 

Main point: Don’t be too hard on yourself!

 

If you’d like to get in touch with Miranda or seek out her fish eyeball expertise, you can email her at mirbell@ucdavis.edu or find her on Twitter @eyeballMir.

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

 

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this episode, new host Preston Chrisman interviews Dr. Jason Doll of Francis Marion University. Jason discusses his career to-date, his role in the creation of the new Freshwater Ecology Center at FMU, and his numerous ongoing research projects. Additionally, Jason provides an overview of his strong quantitative background and the issues involved with maintaining multiple packages in R.

 

Main Point: Don't get caught up on p-values!

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this episode Nick breaks the rust off his hosting skills to interview a new host for the show: Preston Chrisman. Preston is an avid listener of the podcast and appeared on the show in 2021. Tune in to hear about what Preston has been working on in South Carolina since his last episode including a Largemouth Bass removal project, the development of a Shiny app to help with SCDNR management reports, and a little bit about the type of guests Preston is hoping to land. 

Main Point: Don't be afraid to ask for help!

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Katelyn chats with Zach Jones, an M.Sc. student in the Trophic Ecology Fisk Lab at the University of Windsor. Zach talks about the role of philosophy in science, understanding habitat coupling via stable isotope analysis, and winter duration effects on smallmouth bass. 

Main point: It’s important to maintain a relationship with our natural world.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Anthony Dangora, a regional fisheries biologist from Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) out of McCall, Idaho. In this episode, we cover Anthony's early focus on larval otoliths and salmonids, his career path thus far, and also talk about many of the cool seasonal opportunities available out of IDFG. Check it out!

Main point: Be open and willing to take on new experiences.

 

If you'd like to reach out to Anthony, you can find him at anthony.dangora@idfg.idaho.gov

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Katelyn chats with Luc LaRochelle, a PhD student in the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Lab at Carleton University. Luc talks about his research on maternal effects, assessing post-release behaviour, and the importance of catch-and-release angling. 

Main point: Try not to always take hero shots and get that fish back in the water. 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

In this week's episode, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Costa Rican researcher and Cal State Long Beach Master's student Sergio Madrigal Mora  (IG: @sergiomm_77). They discuss how he has juggled coursework in California and field work in Costa Rica, the importance of building international research collaborations, and his preliminary research on the Pacific Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma unami, described 2015) in Santa Elena Bay. This shark is not currently a target species in Costa Rican fisheries, but are often caught in coastal fisheries throughout their distribution. Sergio's research can provide baseline knowledge from a relatively undisturbed population, which has the potential to strengthen management and conservation approaches for the species throughout its range.

Main point: Humans are one small part of a larger ecosystem

 

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergio-Madrigal-Mora

CSULB Shark Lab: https://www.csulb.edu/shark-lab

 

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This week Kadie chats with Michelle Briggs, a Ph.D. student in the Montana Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit out of Montana State University. Michelle received her B.S. from the University of Southern California and her M.S. from Montana State University. Her research focuses on the population dynamics and genetic structure of Yellowstone cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake. We chat about Michelle's career path to date and then we focus in on her experiences working in/around Yellowstone National Park, including scuba diving for invertebrate samples and extensive backpacking trips for genetics samples.

Main points: take time to enjoy yourself and remember why you started your work in the first place!

 

If you'd like to get in touch with Michelle you can reach her at michelle.briggs1@montana.edu.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Brook Schryer from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters joins Brendan on this weeks episode to talk about aquatic invasive species in Ontario and his last 9 years with the Invading Species Awareness Program (ISAP)!  From the origins of the ISAP as a Zebra Mussel reporting hotline to removing over a million mystery snails they cover topics in the realm of AIS outreach, early detection, response, and some of the projects Brook is working on right now.   

 

Main point: "Learn to identify and report invasive species!"

Brook's email is Brook_Schryer@ofah.org

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Tune in to hear about triploid and single-sex aquaculture fish populations, how we can genetically safeguard against fish farm escapees, the ongoing concerns around aquatic invasive in New Brunswick, and the notion of animal sentience which connects to animal ethics. 

 

Remember: we must all make an effort to understand the science around us.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Katelyn chats with Morgan Piczak, a Ph.D. candidate in the Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory at Carleton University. Morgan talks about her unique journey into fisheries research, assessing the effectiveness of habitat restoration efforts in Toronto Harbour, and tagging salmon in Norway. 

 

Main point: Stop working towards deadlines. 

 

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This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with her good friend Joey Nolan (IG: @_joeynolan), a Master's student at the University of Georgia Athens. They cover all things sturgeon, the challenges of doing research during COVID, and the power of pivoting as they discuss Joey's less-than-linear road to graduate school. 

 

Main takeaway: Be open to unexpected opportunities!

 

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This week Kadie interviews the hosts of the popular Sharkpedia podcast, Meghan Holst and Amani Webber-Schultz. 

Meghan is a third-year PhD student at UC Davis in the Graduate Group of Ecology where she is pursuing a PhD in ecology studying the broadnose sevengill shark in San Francisco Bay. Meghan is equally passionate about conservation science as she is about social justice and science communication work. In 2021, Meghan co-founded the 501(c)3 non-profit, Minorities In Aquarium & Zoo Science (MIAZS), and now maintains an executive directorship pursuing the mission to advance aquarium and zoo science by diversifying the professionals and their perspectives within it.

Amani is a PhD student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology studying shark functional morphology and swimming kinematics. She is a co-founder and the Chief Financial Officer for the 501(c)3 non-profit Minorities in Shark Sciences, which is dedicated to fundraising for and creating a welcoming space for gender minorities of color in shark sciences. Outside of school, Amani also works as a research assistant at the Field School in Miami where she assists with the Intro to Shark Research Skills course.

Meghan and Amani co-host a science podcast, Sharkpedia, where the primary authors of elasmobranch research are interviewed to communicate their science and strategies to the general public.

 

Listen in to hear about where Amani and Meghan's love of sharks began, their perspectives on running non-profits, and some of the upcoming episodes they have planned for the Sharkpedia Podcast!

Main point(s): Sharks are important, we should appreciate them more than we fear them & science doesn't need to be a competition.

 

You can follow Sharkpedia on Instagram @SharkpediaPod, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you regularly listen to podcasts! You can reach Meghan and Amani on various social media platforms @megholst and @curly_biologist, respectively.

 

Find out more about MISS and MIAZS from their websites, misselasmo.org and miazs.org.

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Join Reid as she sits down with Dr. Danielle Philibert, aquatic toxicologist with the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, to discuss all things oil and contaminant related. We chat about work-life balance, career development, the true value of a genuinely fantastic team, and of course, some incredibly cool research. 

Remember: there are profound interdisciplinary applications of research everywhere, if you are willing to look for them. 

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You're in for a treat this week as Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with Brazilian shark and ray biologist Ingrid Hyrycena! They talk about her science communication platform @ProjetoTubarao, the incredible relationship she has built with her local community of fishers, her first visit to the US, and some of the challenges she faces as a researcher from Brazil. 

Projeto Tubarão (Shark Project) IG: @projetotubarao https://instagram.com/projetotubarao   Personal Instagram: @pimdi  https://instagram.com/pimdi   Twitter: @ingridhyrycena https://twitter.com/IngridHyrycena   * * *  

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie laughs and cries through this interview with Katie Furey, a good friend and fellow graduate student in the Ecology Department at Montana State University. In this episode, we chat about Katie's career path, her current research investigating the feeding ecology and trophic relationships of salmonids in Georgetown Lake, MT, as well as her experience with rheumatoid arthritis, anxiety, and ADHD. While this episode is on the longer side and contains more giggles (and tears) than average, we cover some really crucial topics about the representation of chronic illness and disabilities in fisheries and the importance of health insurance for graduate students. 

Main point: Prioritize finding joy, silliness, and Pacific spiny lumpsucker moments in your life! (And go to therapy if you can afford it!)

 

Find the famed 2Fish2Fureyous video here.

You can get in touch with Katie on Instagram @fureyous or via email at kaitlyn.furey@student.montana.edu 

 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

Listen to this week's episode to learn about seaweed aquaculture, kelp beer, and treating Parkinson's as Reid chats with Dr. Thierry Chopin.

Remember: follow your passion and the rest will fall into place. 

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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Kwasi Addae, a Puget Sound Commercial Salmon Monitoring Biologist for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife! They talk about Kwasi's work in fisheries and public outreach, the importance of representation in STEM, what it's like to work collaboratively with indigenous fisheries managers, and more! 

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Jenna Ruoss, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Jenna grew up hiking, kayaking, looking for critters in streams, and playing outside in the woods in her backyard. Throughout this episode, we chat about how her love of parasites which developed during her undergraduate degree led her to a career in fisheries and her current work studying the endangered Pallid Sturgeon in the lower Platte River, Nebraska.

 

Main point: Make sure you're happy.

 

If you'd like to get ahold of Jenna, you can find her on Twitter at @jpruoss.

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

 

This week, Preston chats with Dr. Eric Hallerman. Eric retired earlier this year following a 34 year career as a faculty member of Virginia Tech's Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation. They discuss Eric's career path and how he has been keeping busy after retirement. They also take a deep dive into the fisheries genetics realm and discuss numerous genetics research projects that Eric completed throughout his career. We hope that you enjoy this episode!

 

Main point: "Take care of Mother Earth, she is the only one we have."

Eric's email address: ehallerm@vt.edu

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Tune in this week as Reid sits down with Rosalie Francis, a Mi'kmaw lawyer who specializes in Indigenous issues including fisheries. Listen to discussions about the 2020 Lobster Dispute on the eastern coasts of Canada, Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Indigenous capacity to self-govern, and how the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) affects communities, Nations, and Peoples.

Remember: we must all attempt to understand Indigenous perspectives. 

Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 

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Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, sticker, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop

Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) chats with Dr. Camila Caceres to discuss her PhD research on small-scale fisheries in the Caribbean, accessible science communication, her work with Minorities in Shark Science, and more! 

Main point: Make responsible seafood choices!

 

Get in touch with us!

Your host this week is on Instagram @elise _the_mermaid

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 

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Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, sticker, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop

Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

This week Kadie chats with Rob Eckelbecker, a PhD candidate with the Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit out of Montana State University, about his career to date, his master's research using game cameras to estimate angler effort, and his current work investigating burbot declines in a Wyoming reservoir.

Main point: Volunteer early and diversify your skillset.

If you'd like to get in touch with Rob, you can email him at robert.eckelbecker@student.montana.edu or find him on Instagram at @robeck09.

 

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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Join Reid this week as she sits down with marine biologist, Caitlin Bate, who currently holds the role of Field Operations and Data Acquisition Coordinator with the Ocean Tracking Network. Learn about the tracking equipment that OTN deploys as part of their various projects, how to get involved with their telemetry initiatives, what collaborating with OTN looks like, and which events, workshops, and conferences you can attend with OTN.

About the Ocean Tracking Network: 

OTN is a research, data management, and collaboration platform based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. For over 15 years, OTN has been deploying monitoring technology in aquatic environments to better inform the movement patterns and behavioural habits of various aquatic organisms. Researchers around the world partner with OTN and make use of their data infrastructure to drive cutting-edge work across the globe--generating knowledge that can help move us toward a more sustainable tomorrow. 

Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod 

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Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, sticker, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop

Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.

The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).