The Fisheries Podcast

224 - Researching Recreational Fisheries with Rob Eckelbecker

This week Kadie chats with Rob Eckelbecker, a PhD candidate with the Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit out of Montana State University, about his career to date, his master's research using game cameras to estimate angler effort, and his current work investigating burbot declines in a Wyoming reservoir.
Main point: Volunteer early and diversify your skillset.
If you'd like to get in touch with Rob, you can email him at robert.eckelbecker@student.montana.edu or find him on Instagram at @robeck09.
 
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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

223 - All About the Ocean Tracking Network with Caitlin Bate

Join Reid this week as she sits down with marine biologist, Caitlin Bate, who currently holds the role of Field Operations and Data Acquisition Coordinator with the Ocean Tracking Network. Learn about the tracking equipment that OTN deploys as part of their various projects, how to get involved with their telemetry initiatives, what collaborating with OTN looks like, and which events, workshops, and conferences you can attend with OTN.
About the Ocean Tracking Network: 
OTN is a research, data management, and collaboration platform based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. For over 15 years, OTN has been deploying monitoring technology in aquatic environments to better inform the movement patterns and behavioural habits of various aquatic organisms. Researchers around the world partner with OTN and make use of their data infrastructure to drive cutting-edge work across the globe--generating knowledge that can help move us toward a more sustainable tomorrow. 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

222 - Brook Trout Embryo Survival and Reflex Impairment of Lake Trout with Bradley Howell

This week Katelyn chats with Bradley Howell, a masters student in the Fish Biology and Conservation Laboratory at the University of Winnipeg. Bradley talks about his year abroad in Scotland, his research on the potential impacts of electrofishing on brook trout embryo survival, and the impacts of catch-and-release angling on lake trout in Clearwater Lake. 
 
Main point: Freshwater fisheries are diverse and beautiful. 
 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).
 

221 - Learning about Minnesota’s No Junk Fish Bill with Tyler Winter

This week Kadie chats with Tyler Winter, the executive director of Native Fish For Tomorrow. Listen in to hear about Minnesota's recently passed No Junk Fish Bill, how Tyler and his friends founded Native Fish for Tomorrow as a consumptive conservation group to challenge the "rough fish paradigm", recipes for sucker-based fish sticks and more!
Main point: Fish close to home
 
If you'd like to get in touch with Tyler you can find him on Instagram @buffalo_catcher or send him an email at tyler@nf4t.org
You can follow Native Fish For Tomorrow on Instagram @nativefish4tomorrow learn more about Native Fish For Tomorrow at their website: nativefishfortomorrow.org
Need inspiration for your 'catch and keep' fishing adventures? Check out the recipes forum on roughfish.com.
Want to watch some consumptive conservation in action? Check out these episodes of Das Boat and B-Side Fishing from the MeatEater network that Tyler was featured on.
 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Harvesting, Management, and a Changing Industry with Skipper, Kevin Squires

This week on the Fisheries Podcast, we hear from experienced Skipper and harvester, Kevin Squires. Join us as we delve into issues like stewardship and responsibility, the problem with Individual Transferrable Quota systems, and how to bridge communications between fishers and managers.
Remember: with ocean access comes stewardship responsibility. 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

219 - Northern Map Turtles and Permit with Jessica Robichaud

This week Katelyn chats with Jessica Robichaud, a Ph.D. student in the Cooke Lab at Carleton University. Jessica talks about her experiences as an undergraduate and graduate student, her involvement in government research projects, and the incredible field location of her current research. 
 
Main point: creativity and resilience in the field is important. 
 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

218 - Conservation Genetics with Dr. Kevin Feldheim

This week, Elise (IG: @elise_the_mermaid) sits down with Dr. Kevin Feldheim of the Chicago Field Museum's Pritzker DNA Lab to talk about how genetics research can be used as a tool for population monitoring and conservation. They chat about parthenogenesis in elasmobranchs, the high value of long-term datasets, shark research in the Midwest, and more!
Remember: Appreciate biodiversity!
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

217 - Convergent Evolution in Fish Skull Morphology with Dr. Kassandra Ford

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Kassandra Ford, an evolutionary biologist who will be starting as an Assistant Professor in the Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology Department at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in Fall 2023. Kassandra's work examines how head and skull shape relates to diet and habitat occupancy, and how these patterns have evolved over time. Her PhD and postdoctoral work largely focused on tropical freshwater fishes, but she is looking forward to expanding her research to the native fishes in the Midwest and Great Lakes! She will also be overseeing the Ichthyology Collection at the Bell Museum and assisting with outreach events to connect scientists with the public.
In this episode, we cover how Kassandra became interested in skull morphology, some recent projects on convergent evolution in freshwater electric fish, and Kassandra's plans for her new lab and work as the curator of the Ichthyology Collection at the Bell Museum.
Main point: evolution is not linear
If you'd like to reach Dr. Ford or learn more about her work, you can check out her website at kassandraford.com, find her on twitter @kassthefish, or send her an email at kassthefish@gmail.com.
Also, read Dr. Ford's 2022 paper on convergent evolution in freshwater electric fish craniofacial morphology here!
 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

216 - Cage Diving Opportunities, Behavioural Ecology, and Hope for Tomorrow with Dr. Neil Hammerschlag

This week's podcast guest is Dr. Neil Hammerschlag, who you may recognize from Discovery Channel's "Shark Week". In this timely episode, Reid sits down to ask Dr. Hammerschlag about his new business, Atlantic Shark Expeditions, about public engagement and perception in shark conservation, and about the line between ecotourism and eco-harassment. Additionally, hear them chat about bioaccumulation and Pearl Jam.
Remember: be passionate. 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

215 - Getting to know new host Katelyn Cunningham

Katelyn Cunningham will soon be joining the team of hosts for the podcast but we should get to know her first. Listen in to hear us go through Katelyn's young career, learning how she became interested in fish, her current stop as a Ph.D. student at Carleton University and all the stops along the way. 
 
Main point: Freshwater Ecosystems Are Important!
 
Her first episode will go out May 28th and you can reach her on Instagram @cunningham_katie.
 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

214 - Catching Up with Julie Vecchio

This week we catch up with past guest and past host Julie Vecchio! Believe it or not, it has been 4 years (WHAT?!?!) since Nick first interviewed Julie on the podcast and almost 2 years since Julie stepped away from hosting...we have some stuff to catch up on. She now works as an Assistant Marine Scientist for the South Carolina DNR and has a handful of interesting projects to chat about. Listen in to hear what Julie has been up to. 
 
Main point: Everything touches the ocean!
 
To listen to her original episode: https://fisheriespodcast.podbean.com/e/044-through-the-fish-eye-lens-and-what-julie-vecchio-saw-there/?fbclid=IwAR2lpz5DjAKsyFRVpsB8BN9xod7KCM_WSWFh3XVt2rfr3ik9aNuf06ScDKY
 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.
The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).
 

213 - Alabama Bass Impacts with Steve Sammons and Lawrence Dorsey

In this week's episode, Zach discusses the impacts of non-native Alabama Bass introductions on black bass species assemblages in rivers and reservoirs throughout the Southeastern United States with experts Steve Sammons and Lawrence Dorsey. 
Main points: Don't move fish around and sometimes the worst invasive fish can be those in your background!
 
Steve's email address: sammosm@auburn.edu
Lawrence's email address: Lawrence.Dorsey@ncwildlife.org
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The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a 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 whom those individuals are affiliated with in other capacities (such as employers).