Fighting fish with fish: How biocontrol offers a powerful tool in the invasive removal toolbox
Guest Blog by Ben Armstrong, New Mexico State University Removing invasive fish species to aid native fish populations is easier said than done. System-wide removal of invasive fish with current […]
Citizen science helps evaluate Atlantic tarpon habitat
Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus; Figure 1) are a popular recreational sport fish in the Gulf of Mexico as well as the sub-tropical and tropical Atlantic Ocean. Anglers love the athletic […]
Some corals can acclimate to warmer ocean temperatures over the long-term, but can they keep pace with the rate of global warming?
Proportionate to the area they cover, coral reefs support more fish biodiversity than any other habitat in the oceans. However, they are also among the most sensitive habitats to changes […]
Physical properties of estuaries influence blue crab populations
Blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) are a species of crab native to estuaries along the western Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to northern Argentina (Figure 1). They live on soft-bottom habitats […]
You can’t eat what you can’t find: how substrate influences egg predation rates by an invasive species
One of the most challenging periods of a fish’s life is centered around reproduction. Many species approach reproduction through nest building. It is generally the males that are tasked with […]
Artificial Fisheries: Reservoirs and Smallmouth Bass
Reservoirs are artificial lakes that are created when humans dam rivers for irrigation, flood control, or hydroelectric power. Native fish species that take up residence in reservoirs may struggle to […]
High-Seas Stowaways: How the 2011 Tsunami in Japan Caused New Species to Wash Ashore on the U.S. West Coast
The devastating tsunami that struck the Tohoku Coast of Japan in March of 2011 caused destruction on a scale that is unfathomable to most people. A report published shortly after […]
Potential impacts of invasive green crabs on American lobsters
Green crabs (Carcinus maenas) are a relatively small species of crab that live in intertidal zones and shallow coastal waters (Figure 1). They are native to the Atlantic coast of […]
Where to spawn? Muskellunge prefer spawning at the same site annually
If you have never seen a muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), they are magnificent, large, and powerful apex predators in the waterbodies they reside (Figure 1). Georgian Bay in Lake Huron supports […]
Shutdown Hurts Native Trout Recovery in National Fish Hatchery
The unprecedented duration of the most recent government shutdown has implications for our nation’s natural resources. During the fourth week of the shutdown, I checked in with Nathan Wiese, the […]
Just because there’s no water doesn’t mean it’s not fish habitat! Temporary streams provide spawning habitat for river fishes.
Picture a beautiful flowing stream, teeming with life and sparkling in the sunlight. Now, imagine that in a matter of days it has all disappeared, evaporated into the air and […]
Effects of dam removals on riverine fish assemblages
In many rivers throughout the world, dams have greatly altered the aquatic ecosystem. These structures block migratory routes for anadromous species that live in saltwater and migrate into freshwater to […]
2018 Meeting Minutes
2018 Annual Meeting Monday, August 20, 2018 5:00-6:00 PM Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 409 Atlantic City, New Jersey Agenda:
An undersea canyon hosts an abundance of fish species
Northeast of Italy’s stiletto heel, in the Southern Adriatic Sea, the continental shelf drops off into a submarine feature known as Bari Canyon (Figure 1). This undersea canyon is similar […]
Artificial fisheries: Tailwaters and brown trout
Dams have a variety of effects on a river. Changes in temperature, sediment transport, substrate composition, and discharge are just a few examples of how dams can impact fish habitat. […]
Small but complicated: Round goby males lead two different lives
The round goby (Figure 1) is a relatively small fish species endemic to the Caspian and Black Seas. They have invaded North America and Western Europe, packing a nasty punch […]
Spending Christmas on Christmas Island: The Role of Geographic Isolation in Structuring Reef Fish Communities
How’d you like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? To many of us during this time of year in the northern hemisphere, with our cold toes and grey skies, a […]
Using oyster toadfish calls to monitor restored oyster reefs
Oyster reefs are dense colonies made up of thousands of individual oysters attached to hard substrate (Figure 1). Because of their complex structures, oyster reefs provide important habitat for a […]
Water management policies affect walleye spawning habitat
Thousands of reservoirs have been constructed across the United States and Canada for water storage, flood control, generation of electricity, and recreation. Reservoirs are dammed rivers that have features (temperature, […]
Use Your Phone to Improve Fish Habitat
Calling all recreationists and outdoorspeople! It is the season of giving, so please consider ways to give back to your local fish habitat which provides drinking water, food, and recreational […]
