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\"\"<\/a>The American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting is coming up next week! In anticipation of the event, we have collected some details and tips that will be helpful for getting the most out of your attendance.<\/p>\n

Communicating the Science of Fisheries Conservation to Diverse Audiences<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fish Habitat Section Meeting<\/em><\/p>\n

The business meeting of the Fish Habitat Section will be held on Monday, August 20th<\/sup> from 5:00PM to 6:00PM in room 409 of the Atlantic City Convention Center.<\/p>\n

General information<\/em><\/p>\n

The Official meeting website can be found here: https:\/\/afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Download the free<\/em><\/strong> mobile app to plan your activities and track events without paper. Learn more here: https:\/\/afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org\/meeting-app-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Students<\/em><\/p>\n

Did you know that this year you could win a prize for participating in events at the Annual Meeting? Learn more about the Student Challenge and find out what the prize is here: https:\/\/afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org\/student-challenge\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Student Networking Event will be held on Tuesday, August 21st<\/sup> from 5:30PM to 9:30PM at the Grand Ballroom in the Claridge. This year\u2019s event will draw upon the lucky history of Atlantic City and feature a special 1920\u2019s theme including games of chance. Dressing the part is encouraged although not mandatory. Consider bringing a stack of your business cards along to share with new friends!<\/p>\n

Keep up on Twitter<\/em><\/p>\n

Follow the American Fisheries Society and Fish Habitat Section Twitter accounts (@AmFisheriesSoc<\/a> and @AFS_Habitat<\/a>) for updates and information throughout the Annual Meeting. Remember to use #AFS148 when sharing meeting related content!<\/p>\n

Plenary Speakers<\/em><\/p>\n

Monday: Chris Oliver<\/u> (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration); Mamie A. Parker<\/u>, Ph.D. (MA Parker & Associates)<\/p>\n

Tuesday: Bonnie McCay<\/u>, Ph.D. (Rutgers University and the State University of New Jersey)<\/p>\n

Wednesday: Christine O\u2019Connell<\/u>, Ph.D. (Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University)<\/p>\n

Habitat Symposia<\/em><\/p>\n

This year, the Fish Habitat section is sponsoring 15 symposia at the Annual Meeting! These are listed below in order of date and each contain a link to the respective abstract and submitted papers:<\/p>\n

Monday, August 20th<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cClimate impacts on fish and fisheries in the Northwest Atlantic<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 9:40 AM-3:20 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 318<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvances in Habitat Science to support Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management Framework<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 9:40 AM-5:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 309<\/p>\n

\u201cChallenges, Opportunities and Successes in Coastal Bivalve Management for Habitat Restoration, Fishery Enhancement, and Ecosystem Service Delivery<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 10:00 AM-3:20 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 409<\/p>\n

\u201cRecovering America’s Wildlife Act, The Grand Vision and Funding for Conservation<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 415<\/p>\n

\u201cCelebrating the lifelong achievements of Kenneth W. Able, director of the Rutgers University Marine Field Station since 1987<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 320<\/p>\n

\u201cMeeting NOAA’s Needs: Collaborative Research to Conserve Living Marine Resources, Habitats, and Ecosystems<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 3:20-5:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 409<\/p>\n

Tuesday, August 21st<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHabitat Enhancement for Conservation and Management in Marine and Freshwater Environments: Effects and Mechanisms of Response<\/a>\u201d Part 1<\/em>
\nTime: 9:40 AM-5:20 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 415<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 22nd<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHabitat Enhancement for Conservation and Management in Marine and Freshwater Environments: Effects and Mechanisms of Response<\/a>\u201d Part 2<\/em>
\nTime: 9:40 AM-3:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 415<\/p>\n

\u201cChallenges in Protecting Fish and Shellfish at Cooling Water Intakes: Case Studies and Experiences Complying with the 2014 Clean Water Act 316(b) Rule<\/a>\u201d Part 1<\/em>
\nTime: 9:40 AM-3:20 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 409<\/p>\n

\u201cExtreme Events and Inland Fish<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 9:40 AM-4:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 318<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvances in Understanding Landscape Influences on Freshwater Habitats and Biological Assemblages<\/a>\u201d Part 1<\/em>
\nTime: 1:40-3:20 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 414<\/p>\n

Thursday, August 23rd<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cChallenges in Protecting Fish and Shellfish at Cooling Water Intakes: Case Studies and Experiences Complying with the 2014 Clean Water Act 316(b) Rule<\/a>\u201d Part 2<\/em>
\nTime: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 409<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvancing Environmental Flows: Novel Findings, Challenges to Conventional Thinking, and Embracing Uncertainty<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 319<\/p>\n

\u201cImpacts of Hypoxia on Fishes and Food Webs in Freshwater, Coastal and Oceanic Ecosystems: A Global Perspective<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 420<\/p>\n

\u201cAdvances in Understanding Landscape Influences on Freshwater Habitats and Biological Assemblages<\/a>\u201d Part 2<\/em>
\nTime: 8:00 AM-5:20 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 414<\/p>\n

\u201cFisheries Research and Long-term Data Collection in Support of Coastal Management at National Estuarine Research Reserves<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 9:40 AM-12:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 305\/306<\/p>\n

\u201cEmergent properties of aquatic, coastal, and marine ecosystems due to climate change<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 318<\/p>\n

\u201cLife in the Big City: Understanding Urbanization Impacts on Estuarine Fishes and Shellfish<\/a>\u201d
\nTime: 1:40-5:00 PM
\nAtlantic City Convention Center \u2013 Room 305\/306<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

We hope you all have a productive meeting full of new information, networking, and fun!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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