American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting 2018
The American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting is coming up next week! In anticipation of the event, we have collected some details and tips that will be helpful for getting the most out of your...
Fish Habitat Section of the American Fisheries Society
Remodeling Salmonid Habitat: More than a Makeover
Streams can be thought of as an open-concept house for fish. Every hydrological feature, like a room, serves a unique function while flowing seamlessly (and stylishly) together to create an integrated living space (Figure...
Survival of the lazy and stressed? Angling targets active and stress-resilient trout
After a long week, one of the most enjoyable and relaxing activities that many people can think of is to venture into the outdoors and go fishing (Figure 1). In Canada alone, approximately 3.3...
Nowhere to hide? An invasive crayfish species poses a threat to lake sturgeon in critical spawning habitats
For most fish, the world is a dangerous place. They are constantly at risk of being eaten at all stages of their lives. In response to predation, fish have evolved many different kinds of...
Fish communities in submerged aquatic vegetation
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) are underwater plants that grow in shallow water and do not emerge above the surface. These areas are important nurseries for juvenile fish and provide refuge for smaller species of...
Comparing mangrove function in natural and artificial settings
Mangrove forests connect the land and the ocean in many coastal areas throughout the world (Figure 1). They are estimated to cover over 75,000 square miles (19.4 km2) of coastline globally and contribute a...
Personality cult: Do fish sort into habitats based on personality?
Stream restoration projects typically increase the complexity of stream habitat. At their most basic, restoration projects add materials such as boulders and tree root wads to the streambed that slow down the water and...
Timber! How letting trees fall into rivers may help native fish thrive but not invasive ones
Round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) are a small bottom dwelling species of goby native to the Black and Caspian Sea regions of Eastern Europe (Figure 1). Although they are best known in North America as...
Brown trout use restored stream habitat during winter
Due to degraded habitat and poor water quality throughout North America, stream restoration projects are becoming increasingly widespread. These projects frequently focus on restoring riparian and stream habitat, stabilizing streambanks to reduce erosion, and...
Blinded by the light: Artificial light may affect reproductive cycles in fish
Many people take for granted their ability to control lighting conditions with the flick of a switch. In major cities almost every corner of every street is illuminated, even in the middle of the...
