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 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!
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
This week I chat with Dr. Steve Sammons from Auburn University (hopefully those Tigers don't get upset that I said University of Auburn in the episode; War Eagle?) about a little of the work he has had the opportunity to do on Shoal Bass in the Apalachicola River basin. We start with why the southeastern United States is such a biodiversity hot spot before diving in more on the Shoal Bass. Steve is a wealth of information for this species and tells some fun tales of field expeditions including sampling for fish in a whitewater course! Enjoy!
Main Point: Remember the state agencies in your research!
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
In this episode of The Fisheries Podcast I chat with Audrey Baetz about the handful of adventures that she has been able to be a part of early in her career. We go over her collegiate cross country history, some projects involving Three Spine Sticklebacks, her experience working in South Dakota, and her current role now as a contract worker for the USGS. Enjoy!
Main Point: Stay Weird and Stay Passionate!
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
Saturday Jul 06, 2019
In this episode I chat with Dr. Christopher Guy, assistant unit leader for the Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit at Montana State. We briefly cover what the USGS Coop Units are and a couple of the projects that Chris and his students have been a part of working with Pallid Sturgeon recovery and Lake Trout removal. We then switch gears and talk about one of the courses and side projects that Chris has going on, his own podcast. Enjoy!
Today's Voices of Conservation Science can be found on spotify, stitcher, apple podcasts, or any app that uses the iTunes library (most of them).
Main Point: Be true to yourself as a scientist!
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
Saturday Jun 29, 2019
In this episode I chat with Julie Vecchio, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Florida. She is using the stable isotopes in fish eye lenses to learn more about diet and movement. We also cover many of her past adventures including spending time on a tall ship (we also learn what a tall ship is), learning how to fish during her master's work, and estuary monitoring in Florida, and teaching high school science. Enjoy!
Main Point: Everything touches the ocean!
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 Jun 22, 2019
Saturday Jun 22, 2019
In this episode I chat with Dr. Brenda Pracheil of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory about a variety of topics. We start where she started, talking about her fascination with fish parisitology before moving on to talk a little about some of the work she completed while earning her Ph.D. We then fill the bulk of the episode chatting about everything microchemistry, from how the samples are taken to explaining how different crystal structures the calcified structure can skew your elemental ratios. We end with flying through much of the work she does at ORNL regarding hydropower impacts to fish and other aquatic organisms. Enjoy!
Main Point: Take a more positive approach to everything!
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
This week I chat with Emily Slesinger, a PhD candidate at Rutgers University studying Black Sea Bass and how climate change may affect that species. We talk about a handful of her projects dealing with that as well as highlight some of the great opportunities she was able to be a part of during her undergraduate years that helped lead her to the project she is working on currently. Enjoy!
Main Point: Stay Curious, Stay Excited, and Be Nice to Eachother!