Safety in the Field: Part 1
Across the country, we are slowly transitioning from winter into spring and many groups are preparing for a season of fieldwork. While it is more exciting to think about all of the data to...
Across the country, we are slowly transitioning from winter into spring and many groups are preparing for a season of fieldwork. While it is more exciting to think about all of the data to...
Ever see a fish climb a waterfall? In Hawaii, it’s the course of business for most native freshwater fishes. I know when I think of fish habitat in Hawaii, I visualize snorkeling in crystal...
*This post was edited on 8 March 2018. The original text inaccurately stated that some clam gardens have been identified to be as old as 5,000 years. The current oldest published date is around...
World Fish Migration Day (WFMD) represents an international effort to bring attention to the importance of migratory fishes and their migration routes. Coordinated by the World Fish Migration Foundation, WFMD presents an opportunity for...
In most homes across America, signs of the holidays are slowly disappearing. Festive bows and wrapping paper has been discarded, New Years confetti has been swept up, and left over cookies are vanishing one...
Many times we focus on the negative impacts that anthropogenic forces have on the marine environment. And rightfully so: ocean habitats are changing faster than ever. But despite the uncertain effects from unknowns like...
Friday – January 19, 2018 Bangor Motor Inn, Bangor, Maine (In conjunction with the 2018 Atlantic Salmon Ecosystem Forum) 8:30 Welcome and introductions Steven Koenig – Project SHARE 8:40 USFWS Design Criteria for...
It’s that magical time of year when ghosts and ghouls and goblin-sharks come out to steal your sole: Halloween! And while we can probably name any number of reel scary, spooky, or just plain...
Over the years, scientists and managers have developed tools for assessing fish habitat such as sonar and remotely operated vehicles. However, sometimes seeing the interactions between fish and their environment first hand is important...
Imagine a large, suction-like mouth ringed with pointy teeth that seeks out flesh to latch onto and draw blood from. In this case, I’m not describing vampires or other fantasy creatures. I’m describing a...