The Fisheries Podcast

196 - Conducting Wilderness-Relevant Research with Dr. Kellie Carim

This week, Kadie chats with Dr. Kellie Carim, a Research Ecologist at the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute in Missoula, MT. Kellie received her B.A. in Biology from Carleton College and her Ph.D. in Fish and Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana. Her research combines genetics tools and information, as well as aquatic ecology to inform stewardship of wilderness areas, and to understand the benefits of wilderness to broader landscapes and ecosystems. Her research interests are broad and include engaging diverse partnerships to address conservation and management of aquatic resources. 
Listen in to hear how Kellie's work has evolved from her PhD throughout her current role, her advice on conducting collaborative work with Tribal partners, as well as some really exciting projects on lamprey genetics, using ultrasounds to assess maturity in salmonids, and more!
Main point: How you treat people matters.
Get in touch with Kellie! Her email is kellie.carim@usda.gov
You can access Kellie's paper on her ultrasound work here.
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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).

195 - Ghost Fishing Trotlines with Dusty McDonald

For this Halloween-ish episode, Nick chats with Dusty McDonald about ghost fishing. While we don't get to the bottom of how to catch ghosts or what gear works best, we do discuss what ghost fishing actually is and cover a project Dusty led looking at the ghost fishing ability of trotlines in inland reservoirs. He has also been involved in a handful of other interesting projects in the marine realm and a foray into Fountain Darter research which we dive into in the second half of the interview.
If you want to get in touch with Dusty you can contact him at dusty.mcdonald@tpwd.texas.gov.
 
Main Point: Human beings are not the only beings that rely on water!
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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).

194 - A Treaty to Protect the Biodiversity of the High Seas with Gabrielle Carmine

For the last few years, members of the United Nations have been negotiating an agreement to manage and protect the marine biodiversity that lies outside of national jurisdictions--almost 2/3 of the global ocean. Just a couple of months ago they came tantalizingly close to signing a deal on this high seas treaty, only to have it fall apart in the last hour. In this episode, Gabrielle Carmine of the Duke Marine Lab talks to Anders Halverson about what's at stake. She gives an inside view of the negotiations, the issues, and the next steps.
If you want to get in touch with Gabby or keep up with work you can find her on Twitter @GabbyCarmine, on her website, or through email.
You can find Anders on twitter @ahalvers, or at his website.
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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).

193 - Discussing Career Paths and Blotchy Bass Syndrome with Clay Raines

This week, Zach chats with Clay Raines about his path in becoming a Research Technician at the USGS National Fish Health Lab, as well as a PhD student at West Virginia University. Clay's research is primarily focused  around Blotchy Bass Syndrome in black bass - and he discusses some of the novel methods being used to track the distribution of affected fish, as well as questions he hopes to address to increase our understanding of the virus. Check it out!
 
Clay's email: craines@usgs.gov, blotchybass@gmail.com
 
Blotchy Bass Bonanza - Angler's Atlas webpage: https://www.anglersatlas.com/tournament/602/blotchy-bass-bonanza-2022
 
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Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic 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 whom those individuals are affiliated with in other capacities (such as employers).
 

192 - Catching up with AFS Policy Director, Drue Winters

This week, Drue Winters, the American Fisheries Society (AFS) Policy Director comes back on the podcast to chat about her career path, the place of policy in addressing environmental disasters, and about current legislation relevant to fisheries professionals! Specifically, Kadie and Drue talk about the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (RAWA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), as well as an upcoming Supreme Court case that could redefine Waters of the United States (WOTUS). 
Main point: Science communication is one of the best ways that fisheries professionals can help influence policy.
You can get in touch with Drue via her email: dwinters@fisheries.org
If you'd like to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her on twitter @kbheinle
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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).

191 - Sawfish Recovery and Minorities In Shark Sciences with Jasmin Graham

In this episode Jasmin Graham talks to Anders Halverson about her research on the ecology, movement, and range of smalltooth sawfish, one of Florida's  critically endangered species. We then discuss the reasons Jasmin became a fisheries scientist and her work as the President, CEO, and co-founder of Minorities In Shark Sciences (MISS). Since different perspectives and voices drive the most innovative and impactful scientific research as well as the best natural resource management, how can the fisheries community recruit and retain a diverse pool of talent?
If you want to get in touch with Jasmin or keep up with work you can find her on Twitter @Elasmo_Gal or through her website: https://www.learningwithjasmin.org/
If you want to donate or get involved with MISS you can find them on Twitter: @MISS_Elasmo and at their website: https://www.misselasmo.org/
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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).

190 - A myriad of topics with the magnificent Julie Claussen

This week Nick chats with Julie Claussen about a myriad of topics. We start with how Julie got started in natural resources before moving in to her career with the Illinois Natural History Survey. The conversation then turns towards her role with the Fisheries Conservation Foundation, some of the foundations projects, and the pros and cons of working internationally. We also touch on Julie's passion for science communication, the American Fisheries Society, and DEI efforts in fisheries science. 
Main Point: Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!
One of the communication efforts Julie is involved with is the Climate Ambassadors and Climate Fellow Programs through AFS. The Ambassadors program is currently accepting applications for the next class starting in 2023. If you are interested you can find more information at https://climate.fisheries.org/meet-our-climate-ambassadors/.
 
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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).

189 - Fish Tales: Darwin’s Finches of the Great Lakes

This week we are featuring our first Fish Tales episode, an article written and submitted by Stewart Allison McFerran!
Stewart is a a contributing writer for the Freshwater Reporter and  works at the Cognition Science and Discover Center in Beulah Michigan. He also volunteers at Northwestern Michigan College radio station WNMC in Traverse City and has been an active member of the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail group. This Spring he attended the group's conference in Saint Ignace Michigan. Learn more about the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail group here.
 
His article is titled “Darwin’s Finches of the Great Lakes: Whitefish Before and After Commercial Fishing” and was originally published in the Grand Traverse Journal on June 1, 2015. Check out the original article in the Grand Traverse Journal here!
 
Do you have a 'fish tale' you'd like featured in a future episode? Submit your stories 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)

188 - Fossil Fish and the Import of Evolutionary History for Conservation with Jack Stack

Virginia Tech doctoral student Jack Stack really likes to study fossil fish. When he's not doing that, he likes to talk about them. In this episode, Anders Halverson talks to Jack about the evolutionary history of fishes from the Cambrian to the Anthropocene. Where did the marvelous diversity of ray-finned fishes come from? What happened to the jawless and lobe-finned lineages? What does this all mean for fisheries conservation today?
You can follow Jack on Twitter: @JackStack9
You can also reach him through email at FishHistory@yahoo.com
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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).
 

187 - Larval Eels, Diverse Voices, and AFS Involvement with Dr. Kat Dale

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Kat Dale about her research with larval eels, the Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science speaker series put on by the Santa Cruz-Monterey Bay student subunit of the American Fisheries Society (AFS), and her involvement across multiple levels of AFS. Kat is also the head of the student planning committee for the annual AFS meeting in Spokane, Washington, so tune in to hear about the fun events and symposia happening for students and early career professionals coming up next week (August 21-25)! 
 
If you'd like to get in touch with Kat or learn more about her work you can find her at her website: https://www.kaemdale.com/, send her an email at kdale@ucsc.edu, or find her on Instagram @katfishouttawater. You can also find Kat's Fish Matter artwork here and at her Etsy shop.
 
Find the various links we mentioned in this episode below!
Check out the Diverse Voices in Fisheries Science recordings here and the article in Fisheries here.
Find out more about Dr. J. Drew Lanham's poetry and other writing here as well as his research here.
Learn more about climate action Venn Diagrams from Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson in this How to Save a Planet podcast episode, in her co-edited anthology, All We Can Save, and/or her TED talk: How to Find Joy in Climate Action.
If you would like to contribute to the Fisheries Podcast, either send us an email at feedback@thefisheriespodcast.com or submit your stories to our Fish Tales google form and/or our advice clips google form.
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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).

186 - Western Alaska Salmon Fisheries with Gabe Canfield

Gabe Canfield "Kungunna" is Iñupiaq and was born in Fairbanks, AK but grew up in Ketchikan. Her family comes from Wales, Nome, and Ketchikan, and she now lives in Anchorage on Dena'ina Elnena. Gabe graduated from Dartmouth College in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Native American Studies, works at the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association (YRDFA) as the Project Coordinator, and is excited to be working in the field of Indigenous advocacy and fisheries resource management into the future. 
If you want to get in touch with Gabe, you can reach her by email (gabefloren@gmail.com) or find her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-canfield-aa4942151). 
Find out more about YRDFA at https://yukonsalmon.org/. 
Main point: Even the most complex fisheries systems can be sustainable. 
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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).  

185 - Thank You!

In this episode Nick does a solo monologue covering a few topics about the podcast. The first being that he was caught off-guard by a fifth Sunday of the month and was left scrambling trying to fill an episode last minute, hence the solo episode. To combat this, we are seeking your help by asking you to contribute advice, stories, short blurbs, jokes to air on later episodes of the podcast. You can submit that material by recording on your phone or laptop then uploading your stories here: https://forms.gle/b8raHH7H7rktMpyX6 and your advice here: https://forms.gle/BWA26mzk2tbYxQWo6 or you can simply call in to 785-380-9815 and leave a voice mail. 
Nick also spills the beans that The Fisheries Podcast will be receiving AFS' Excellence in Public Outreach Award at the upcoming meeting in Spokane. He expresses a multitude of thanks to the other co-hosts, past guests, the listeners, supporters, and the nominating team. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Another meeting related topic: BINGO! We will be creating a bingo game to be played during the upcoming AFS' meeting. The squares will be based on occurances/activites at the meeting or sights around Spokane. The first person to get all their squares filled in will have their 2023 AFS membership dues paid for by the podcast. Other prizes are still being worked out but may be related to four-corners, outline, or regular old bingo. Feel free to send us suggestions for space ideas. 
 
 
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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).