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The Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay Area Subunit and the Fisheries Collaborative Program are hosting a spring seminar series entitled “Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science.” In it, we’re hosting speakers from diverse backgrounds, who are also studying a diverse array of fish species and systems. The seminar consists of a 30-minute research talk followed by a 30-minute... Read More
In early 2021, the AFS Cal-Neva Chapter sadly lost two key members, former Chapter President Cay Goude and former Chapter President Larry Brown. Both Cay and Larry made immense and lasting contributions to the Chapter and to fisheries science and conservation. You can read more about their lives and work here. Read More
This year’s Cal-Neva Annual Meeting was our first foray into organizing virtual meeting events. Despite the difficulties of our pandemic-impacted schedules, the chapter response was enthusiastic with 40 presentations ranging from southern California to Alaska, multiple continuing education courses, innovative social events, thought-provoking plenary speakers, and over 115 active participants. The student oral and poster... Read More
Last year I attended the 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting for the American Fisheries Society. I had never attended a conference or presented a poster before. When the pandemic started, it halted in-person meetings for my lab. Luckily, we were able to pivot to a new project that looked at and analyzed a legacy data set... Read More
We will be hosting the poster session, student-mentor networking event, and a networking social using the virtual venue Spatial Chat. While we can’t be together in person this year, this interactive format will give you the opportunity to mix and mingle, choose what you would like to focus on, and strike up new conversations. If... Read More
The AFS Cal-Neva Chapter 2021 annual meeting is approaching! We are very fortunate to have four excellent plenary speakers this year: Dr. Erika Zavaleta, Professor, UC Santa Cruz – moving science/science education towards inclusivity. Dr. Ken Gobalet, Professor Emeritus, CSU Bakersfield – a centuries-long relationship between Californians and fish. Dr. Alexis Jackson, Fisheries Project Director,... Read More
Make your vote count! In 2021 the Chapter will elect two new Executive Officers, to the offices of President and Treasurer. We are fortunate to have the following candidates. For President: Eva Bush and Anna Steel; for Treasurer: Jose Setka. Please find out more about the Chapter’s election process and read the candidates’ statements on... Read More
This year’s theme is is “Casting a Wide Net: Diverse Perspectives in Fisheries”. See all the latest information and get the details on our Cvent meeting website, including registration fees, continuing education courses, and presentation guidelines. You can also go straight to the Cvent registration webpage. Register early for early bird pricing. Prices go up after... Read More
Even though the Cal-Neva Annual Meeting is virtual this year, the Spawning Run is on. Virtual meeting fatigue is real! Take a break from your screen by participating in the virtual Spawning Run. Choose your own route and go solo or take the dog, the kids, your significant other and head out for a mile... Read More
The AFS California-Nevada Chapter (Cal-Neva) Annual Travel Award provides monetary awards for deserving student or young professional applicants to support their attendance of conferences, annual meetings, or workshops. For 2021, this award will support remote conferences or trainings that are AFS or fisheries related. Any member of the AFS who is active in fisheries, environmental sciences and management, or... Read More
