American Fisheries Society Google Group

Position/Salmonid ecology PhD position-UK

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:49:52 UT

Please see below for a position going at Durham University, UK

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE REPLY TO DR MARTYN LUCAS (address below)

Migratory behaviour and survival of Atlantic salmon and sea trout stock
components

Where they occur in large rivers, Atlantic salmon and sea trout stocks often

Position/Openings with the Center for Ocean Solutions-California

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:46:55 UT

The Center for Ocean Solutions is pleased to announce the opening of two
exciting new positions within the Center:

* Marine Spatial Planning and Management Program Director

* Director of Education and Training

The descriptions for this positions, as well as requirements and application

FW: Fisheries commission faces future in tuna meeting - WWF comments on ICCAT

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:40:57 UT

Media Advisory ICCAT Recife, Brazil, 6-15 November 2009

Fisheries commission faces future in tuna meeting

A major international tuna meeting on 6-15 November in Recife, Brazil, will play a key role in the fate of one of the worlds most majestic, most commercially valuable and most exploited marine species, Atlantic bluefin tuna. This is one of the most popular seafood choices worldwide, and action needs to be taken to ensure long-term sustainability of tuna.

Position/Lecturer in Ecology position at CEMS-UK

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:36:38 UT

University of Hull - Centre for Environmental and Marine Sciences

The Centre for Environmental and Marine Sciences is a specialist department
of the University of Hull with particular strengths in field based teaching
and research. We recruit some 50 undergraduate students a year from a wide

October 2009 American Sportfishing Association Member Update

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:34:25 UT

October 2009 American Sportfishing Association Member Update

Condolences to the Ditton Family

On behalf of the Board of Directors, ASA members and the staff, we extend
our sincere condolences to the Ditton on the passing of Dr. Robert Ditton,
professor in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M

USGS Science Picks: Martian Caves, Tainted Wallboard, Endangered Whooping Cranes and more!

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:07:02 UT

November 4, 2009

November 2009 Edition

United States Using Less Water Today

The United States uses less water today than it did 35 years ago, despite a
30 percent population increase. Declines in water use are partly
attributable to alternative cooling methods at power plants and more

Boating & Fishing Education Grants Now Available from RBFF

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:46 UT

RBFF <[link]>

Boating & Fishing Education Grants Now Available from RBFF

Youth-Focused Boating, Fishing & Conservation Organizations
Encouraged to Apply

ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 4, 2009) - The Recreational Boating & Fishing

NOAA Administrator Discusses Recreational Fishing's Concerns

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:07:30 UT

NOAA Administrator Discusses Recreational Fishing's Concerns at 2009
Sportfishing Summit

Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D., voices commitment to the sportfishing industry

Alexandria, VA - November 3, 2009 - Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans
and Atmosphere and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Tuna ban 'justified' by science

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:06:24 UT

* Tuna ban 'justified' by science
<[link]>

The International Commission for the Conservation of
Atlantic Tunas' (ICCAT) advisers said stocks are probably less than 15% of
their original size. The analysis has delighted conservation groups, which

European Union releases new rules on illegal fishing

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:43 UT

* European Union releases new rules on illegal fishing
<[link]
on_illegal_fishing.aspx>

The European Commission (EC) adopted a regulation establishing the
implementing rules to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU)

Position/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Marine Science at the University of Texas-Texas

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:04 UT

As part of a continuing expansion, The University of Texas at Austin's
Marine Science Institute and Department of Marine Science invite
applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position of Assistant or
Associate Professor (outstanding applicants at the rank of Full Professor

Bob Ditton

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:09:51 UT

I'm sad pass on the news that, after a two-year long courageous battle with
cancer, Bob Ditton passed away peacefully, at 6 pm on Friday, October 30,
2009 surrounded by his family at the College Station Medical Center. Bob was
a pioneer in the human dimensions of recreational fisheries field, and his

FW: 66th Annual Northeast Fish & Wildlife Conference: Call for Presentations!

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:07:10 UT

NEAFWA Logo
<[link]
796619854>

Northeast Association of

Fish and Wildlife Agencies

66th Annual Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference

Hosted by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife

Activists say fish deal hostage to WTO deadlock

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:05:52 UT

* Activists say fish deal hostage to WTO deadlock
<[link]>

Proposals to rescue collapsing fish stocks by restricting
fisheries subsidies are under threat because of the lack of progress in
global trade talks, environmental campaigners said on Thursday.

Decline in fish catch adds to miseries of Pakistan's coastal communities

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:04:54 UT

* Decline in fish catch adds to miseries of Pakistan's
coastal communities <[link]>

The alarming decline in fish catch along the
129-kilometre-long coastal area of Karachi, Pakistan, has affected the
livelihood of about 80,000 people who are directly involved in fishing.

International Catfish Symposium

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:26:02 UT

Fish Colleagues,

Please see below the first call for papers for an international
symposium on catfishes. Please consider submitting an abstract and
manuscript or attending. International scientists are especially
encouraged to participate -- make special note of the option for
international scientists to submit a poster for the symposium, even

Nominations accepted for W.F. THOMPSON AWARD FOR BEST STUDENT PAPER PUBLISHED IN 2008

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:18:58 UT

W.F. THOMPSON AWARD FOR BEST STUDENT PAPER PUBLISHED IN 2008
Nominations are open for the W.F. Thompson Award, which is given by
the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists (AIFRB) to recognize
the “best” student paper in fisheries science published during the year in
question. The award will consist of a check for $1000.00. The requirements

Georgia/A.G. "Spud" Woodward director of the DNR Coastal Resources Division

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:17:18 UT

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BRUNSWICK - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has appointed A.G.

Wisconsin/Fish Hatchery Center Earns National Award

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:12:45 UT

Oct 30, 2009 5:01 am US/Central
Wis. Fish Hatchery Center Earns National Award
MADISON, Wis. (AP) ― A state fish hatchery has won a national award for
excellence.

The Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery Education Center has earned an Outstanding
Project of the Year award from the American Fisheries Society, the nation's

State Wildlife Grants Program Receives Crucial Funding Boost from Congress

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:08:48 UT

_____

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program Receive a Crucial Funding Boost
from Congress

Increase will help state fish and wildlife agencies address environmental
threats to some of the nation's most imperiled species

Position/Cornell Dean Search-New York

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:04:45 UT

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Dean, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Cornell University
[link]
l.pdf

Cornell University invites applications and nominations for the position of
Dean of its College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.

Natural Resources Bulletin - October 28, 2009

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:16:16 UT

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Natural Resources Bulletin - October 28, 2009
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______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________
1. EPW Holds Hearings on CEJAPA
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold three days

California: Marine Life Protection Act Science Advisory Team Members Announced for North Coast

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:55:29 UT

DFG News Release
Marine Life Protection Act Science Advisory Team Members Announced for North
Coast
Oct. 27, 2009
Contact:
Annie Reisewitz, MLPA Initiative, (858) 228-0526
Kirsten Macintyre, DFG Office of Communications, (916) 322-8988
California Department of Fish and Game Director Donald Koch announced today

BREAKING NEWS: Natural Resources - Bingaman introduces adaptation bill

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:48:56 UT

BREAKING NEWS:

Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Chair Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)
today introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding wildlife and natural
resources, and the essential goods and services they provide to every
American, from the harmful effects of climate change. Co-sponsored by

PhD assistantship - brook trout ecology, University of Massachusetts - Amherst

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:22:59 UT

PhD assistantship: University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Ecology and population genetics of brook trout in the Delaware Gap National
Recreation Area
The project: The status of brook trout populations in the Delaware Gap
National Recreation Area is unclear. This specific goal of this project is
to provide scientific support for a brook trout management plan in the Park.

Dwindling fish catch could leave a billion hungry

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:15:42 UT

* Dwindling fish catch could leave a billion hungry
<[link]>
By Stephen Leahy
Fish catches are expected to decline dramatically in the world's tropical
regions because of climate change, but may increase in the north, said a new
study published Thursday.
This mega-shift in ocean productivity from south to north over the next

Fisheries advice from a Nobel Laureate

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:14:42 UT

* Fisheries advice from a Nobel Laureate
<[link]>
By Chung Sung-hee
The late Garrett Hardin, a biology professor at the University of
California-Santa Barbara, said in his 1968 thesis "The Tragedy of the
Commons" that shared resources such as the air, parks and maritime and

Southern bluefin tuna quota cuts could be "too little, too late"

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:13:51 UT

* Southern bluefin tuna quota cuts could be "too
little, too late"
<[link]
a-cuts-could-be-too-little-too -late-.html>

At a meeting last week in South Korea of the Commission for
the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) delegates agreed to

Position/PA Fish and Boat Commission Executive Directot-Pennsylvania

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:09:25 UT

PA Fish and Boat Commission Launches Search for Executive Director
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Fish
and
Boat Commission (PFBC) has initiated a nationwide search for a new executive
director.
The executive director serves as the chief executive officer of the PFBC, an

October 2009 American Sportfishing Association Policy Watch

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:27:49 UT

Policy_Watch
October 2009 American Sportfishing Association Policy Watch

ASA Comments on Ocean Policy Task Force Interim Report
In October ASA submitted comments to the Interagency Ocean Policy Task
Force, led by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), on its
Interim Report which was released on September 17. ASA expressed its

South Atlantic Alliance

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:24:28 UT

NOAA and Partners Announce South Atlantic Alliance
October 26, 2009

Gray's Reef Seascape located 17.5 nautical miles off Sapelo Island, Ga.
High Resolution
<[link]> (Credit:
NOAA)
Representatives from NOAA and the states of North Carolina, South Carolina,

NOAA and FDA to Combine Resources on Seafood Inspection

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:23:42 UT

NOAA and FDA to Combine Resources on Seafood Inspection
Arrangement to share information will improve food safety
October 26, 2009

Seafood Inspectors.
High Resolution
<[link]> (Credit:
NOAA)
NOAA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled an interagency

AIBS Public Policy Report

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:22:48 UT

AIBS Public Policy Report

NEW EVOLUTION HALL TO OPEN AT SMITHSONIAN
On 14 October 2009, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) announced the upcoming opening of a new Hall of Human Origins. The Hall, which will be dedicated to the discovery and understanding of human origins, is scheduled to open on 17 March 2010, a date that marks the 100-year anniversary of the museum’s opening. Along with the new Hall, the Smithsonian will launch a web site that will include a complete reproduction of the physical exhibition plus additional virtual interactive features.

UPDATE: Natural Resources Bulletin - Senate Natural Resource funding similar to House.

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:40:11 UT

UPDATE: Natural Resource Funding in Senate climate bill similar to House,
but fully dedicated (for now...)

Over the weekend, Environment and Public Works Chair, Barbara Boxer released
an updated version (called the "Chairman's Mark") of the Clean Energy Jobs
and American Power Act. This included what percentage of "allowances" - or

New insights into marine ecosystems and fisheries production

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:17 UT

* New insights into marine ecosystems and fisheries
production <[link]>

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and Norwegian researchers recently completed a
comparative analysis of marine ecosystems in the North Atlantic and North

Indian Ocean States set to declare war on illegal fishing

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:28:54 UT

* Indian Ocean States set to declare war on illegal fishing
<[link]>
By Githua Kihara
Scientists from 28 countries that border the Indian Ocean are meeting in
Mombasa to work out ways of protecting tropical tuna fish whose stocks have
been heavily depleted by illegal fishing.

Position/Professor in Aquaculture-Sweden

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:32:26 UT

Professor in Aquaculture
A position as professor in Aquaculture is available at the Swedish
University of Agricultural Sciences, to be placed at the Department of
Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies, Umeå. The department has a staff
of c. 50 people, including 7 professors. Research and teaching at the

Obama Administration Officials to Hold Great Lakes Regional Ocean Policy Task Force Public Meeting in Cleveland, OH, on October 29, 2009

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:00:54 UT

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 23, 2009

Obama Administration Officials to Hold Great Lakes Regional Ocean Policy
Task Force Public Meeting in Cleveland, OH, on October 29, 2009

CLEVELAND, OH - Obama Administration officials will hold their sixth

Applications are being accepted for the Joint Nordic Master's Programme in Marine Ecosystems and Climate

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:07:09 UT

Applications are now being accepted for MS students interested in
studying the coupling of physical oceanography and biological processes.
We are seeking motivated applicants who hold a bachelor of science (BSc)
degree or equivalent in marine biology, geophysics (physical
oceanography, meteorology, climate dynamics), physics or mathematics.

Position/Environmental Scientist-California

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:08:21 UT

OPEN RANK, TENURE TRACK POSITION in
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Soka University of America (SUA) seeks to fill an open-rank tenure-track position in the Environmental Sciences. Applicants from all areas of Environmental Scienceare encouraged to apply, and we especially encourage applicants with one of the following specialties: Landscape Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Environmental Geology, Atmospheric Sciences, or Geography. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in their area and other courses according to the applicants backgrounds and expertise. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching as well the establishment of a research program involving undergraduate students. A Ph.D. is required and postdoctoral experience is a plus. Applicants should submit a C.V., along with statements of research interest and teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:Edward M. Feasel, Ph.D., Dean of Faculty, Soka University of America,

8th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:05:36 UT

8th Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources
March 25-27, 2010
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION & CALL FOR PAPERS
[link]
Virgina Tech will host the 8th Biennial Conference on University Education
in Natural Resources in Blacksburg, Virginia, 25-27 March 2010. The

Position/Organismal Physiologist-South Carolina

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:39:32 UT

TENURE TRACK POSITION in
ORGANISMAL PHYSIOLOGY
College of Charleston
The Department of Biology, College of Charleston, invites applications
for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin
August 2010. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the biological
sciences, a strong commitment to teaching, and an active research

American Fisheries Society recognizes UWSP fisheries expert Hansen

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:17:08 UT

<[link]>
UW-Stevens Point: American Fisheries Society recognizes UWSP
fisheries expert Hansen
10/21/2009
University Relations and Communications, 715-346-3046, Fax 715-346-2042,
[link]
A fisheries expert at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has received

Post-doc position available with Moorea Coral Reef Long-term Ecological Research site

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:57:51 UT

The Moorea Coral Reef LTER site is advertising a 2-year postdoctoral
position; details are given below. Interested parties should
communicate directly with Andrew Brooks at bro...@msi.ucsb.edu and put
"MCR Postdoc" in the subject line. Please DO NOT reply to the list.
Moorea Coral Reef LTER (UC Santa Barbara) Postdoctoral Scholar - Coral

Landmark pact indicates global support for indigenous peoples, says UN expert

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:33:56 UT

* Landmark pact indicates global support for indigenous peoples, says
UN expert <[link]>
The international community showed its support for the world's nearly 400
million indigenous people by adopting the landmark 2007 declaration
outlining their rights, a United Nations independent human rights said

Social and economic considerations must be considered in Marine Conservation Zone Designations, say UK fisheries groups

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:33:14 UT

* Social and economic considerations must be considered in Marine
Conservation Zone Designations, say UK fisheries groups
<[link]
tions-must-be-considered-in-mc z-designations-say-fisheries-g roups.html>
A range of United Kingdom fisheries groups have warned MPs that conservation

Despite Economy, Tackle and Fishing License Sales Up 8 Percent

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:26:44 UT

RBFF <[link]>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Despite Economy, Tackle & Fishing License Sales Up 8 Percent
Sales increase mirrors recreational fishing's heyday in the 1960s and 1970s
ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 20, 2009) - The Recreational Boating & Fishing

Conservation Leadership Practicum delivery January 11-22, 2010

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:40:01 UT

October 20, 2009
Dear Colleague,
The Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce the return of the exciting Conservation Leadership Practicum (CLP) certificate course.
Running from January 11 through 22, 2010, this innovative course delivers ten key skills for current and future environmental leaders.

EU eyes cutting cod fishing by a quarter in 2010

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:13:28 UT

* EU eyes cutting cod fishing by a quarter in 2010
<[link]>
By Pete Harrison

Europe's overexploited cod fisheries are still at risk and
catches must be cut by a quarter next year in all zones except the North Sea
where measures have yet to be decided, the European Union executive said on

Wildlife Funding News

gras...@fisheries.org (Gus Rassam) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:23:39 UT

16 October 2009
Dear Wildlife Friends:
1. Senators Introduce New Climate Bill with Natural Resources Funding
Included
2. Updated Senate Timeline
3. National Sportsmen and Women Tele-Town Hall!
4. State Wildlife Grants
1. Senators Kerry and Boxer Introduce Senate Climate Bill
On September 30th, Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer introduced their