The Fisheries Podcast
A weekly podcast sharing stories of the amazing people and projects that make up the fisheries science profession.
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Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
This episode I chat with Noah Bressman, a PhD candidate at Wake Forest University. He takes me through his current and former research, functional morphology, crazy cool fish art using unique techniques (that is his photo in the show cover!), and some wild angling experiences.
Main Point: Appreciate biodiversity to better understand ecosystems.
Where to find his art, and learn more about Noah: https://noahbressman.wixsite.com/noah
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
This episode serves as our "splash" back onto the scene. We have taken a three and a half month hiatus, but now, due to the help from some determined volunteers, we are back! This episodes highlights the transition from my (Nick's) time as host, into a new era where we have multiple co-hosts in order to allow for my to prep my house/life for a baby on the way. Please check out the new episode, and thanks for sticking with us through my time off.
And remember, always share your story!
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with an 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 with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).
Saturday Sep 28, 2019
Saturday Sep 28, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Ryan Roberts, a program manager for the National Fish Habitat Partnership. We talk a little bit about the NFHP before moving on to a specific outreach program they have, the Waters to Watch list. We talk about goal of this project, how they select which projects make the list, how many are left out, and what kind of projects are included in this list. Enjoy!
Main point: We are all in this together!
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
Saturday Sep 21, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Hannah Lachance about her past work with mammals but most of the episode is spent in her more recent and current research in the world of #CiscoInferno. But of course we couldn't end the episode without discussing her future involvement with the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. Enjoy!
Main Point: Sharing is Caring!
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
Saturday Sep 14, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast, I chat with Dr. Paul Venturelli about some past, present, and future projects. We begin by discussing his past work looking at and utilizing fishing apps to gather data pertinent to fisheries managers. He is currently looking for a Ph.D. student to research rockfish and angler compliance with an app off the coast of British Columbia, so shoot him an email if you're interested: paventurelli@bsu.edu. We then move on to another project he was involved with that also collected data from people, more specifically their attendance at AFS 145 in Portland. He and his collaborators looked into some of the factors that affected attendance of talks at that meeting. They also gathered data at the most recent meeting in Atlantic City and are currently in the process of analyzing that data.
Main Point: Data is a plural noun!
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Dr. Dan Schill about some interesting work he is researching in the Western U.S. He and his collaborators have implemented a technique that reverses the sex of Brook Trout and then crosses those fish to create YY, super male fish which are then stocked into waters to create male-only progeny with wild fish. Make sense? He explains it much better than me. He also talks briefly of his progress with applying this technique to Walleye and Common Carp. Enjoy!
Main Point: Be Curious!
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
Saturday Aug 31, 2019
In this special one year anniversary episode I highlight a few of the stats to demonstrate how much this podcast has grown and show how good of a platform it is to get your science out there. Thank you to all of the listeners, frequent or one-and-doners, who have given it a whirl!
I then highlight some of the past guests who will be presenting at the upcoming AFS meeting in Reno, if you would like to put a face with a name. Myself and a half-dozen-or-so of past guests will be presenting in some facet at the conference.
I then reveal how a few of you may be lucky enough to win FREE The Fisheries Podcast hats. How? You'll have to listen to find out!
If you want to email me: nick.kramer@thefisheriespodcast.com
To be a guest: www.calendly.com/fisheriespodcast/recordepisode
Main Point: Share your story!
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast, I have a chat with Chris Carroll from Big Fin Scientific. Chris' business developed an electronic fish measuring board to aid in biologists data collection. We talk about his background prior to this endeavor, what his initial reaction was when he was first approached about developing his board, how it has changed over the years and where he sees the product and company going in the future. Enjoy!
If you will be at the joint AFS/TWS meeting in Reno Sept. 29 - Oct 3, make sure to go visit with Chris at his booth to learn more about his product, and so he can hear more about your work too!
Main Point: The cost of plastics is more than what we pay at the register!
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Dr. Rich Walker about some of the work he completed for his Ph.D. at the University of Wyoming. Rich looked at how oil and natural gas development impacted stream communities at the species, community and ecosystem level using a variety of methods. Enjoy!
Main Point: Love what you do and always find the positive!
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Scott Gritters, a Mississippi River management biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. We start by discussing some of the difference between managing an impoundment and a large river. One of those differences is having a lot more users on the mighty Mississippi and Scott tells some tales of times those users had some slip ups and remediations were necessary. We then get to the part where Scott makes the perfect 50th episode guest. Each year since his 50th birthday, Scott tries a different adventure of 50 things related to fishing starting with catching 50 different species. You'll have to listen to find out what Scott did the other 5 years he's been on this adventure. Enjoy!
Main Point: Combine your passions with the things that matter!
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Jeff Boxrucker. We start with talking about his 33 year career in the state of Oklahoma; what was the first project he worked on, some of his favorite projects, and some advice for early career professionals. We then shift to Jeff's current duties with the Reservoir Fish Habitat Partnership. We talk about what exactly this is and how it is helping our aging reservoirs and the anglers that use them. Enjoy!
Main Point: Habitat management is crucial!
Find out more at www.friendsofreservoirs.com
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Ann Willis, a Ph.D. student at UC Davis. We start with chatting about her past as a whitewater guide in the Western U.S. and how she transitioned from that to her program now. We then talk about how she is studying civil engineering and using that to improve streams and rivers in California. Enjoy!
Main Point: Rivers change!