The Fisheries Podcast

Co-host Julie Vecchio chats with Aly Putnam, a PhD student at University Of Massachusetts Amherst about being a non-traditional student parent, her research on various invertebrates, and her organization "Pioneer Valley Women in STEM"
Follow her on Twitter @alyputnam
Music: Off-Season by Andrew Gialanella
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast
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).

Co-host Brett Kelly chats current research, past work, and much more in reGARds to ancient fishes with Dr. Solomon David, an assistant professor from Nicholls State University. 
Be sure to check out his lab's work here: https://solomondavid.net/
And follow him on Twitter @SolomonRDavid, or just be on the lookout for "#GarLab!"
Music: Off-Season by Andrew Gialanella
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast
 

In this episode Julie chats with Dr. Clive Trueman, a paleontologist turned isotope ecologist from Southampton, UK. We chat dinosarus, chemistry, and fish isotope ecology and how isotopes don't care what type of organisms they are in.
Main point: Everyone is doing their best!
Find Clive Trueman: @CliveTrue on twitter
Support the show:  https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast
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).

In this episode, Julie talks with Chelsey Crandall about human dimensions and why people are important to the study of fisheries and the implementation of fisheries management decisions. 
Main Point: 
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).

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

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).

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!