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157th American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting – September 26-30, 2027
AFS 2027 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bridging the Gap: Fish Health, Fish Management, and Fish Culture
Call for Expression of Interest for COSEWIC Specialist Subcommittee Membership including Early Career Biologists
Expressions of interest are invited for individuals wishing to serve as volunteer members (four-year term) as Specialist Subcommittee of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Expressions of interest may be submitted between October 7, 2026, and November 12, 2026. See call for expressions of interest as specialist subcommittee members including early […]
AFS-OC Membership Update
As of October 10, 2026, the Ontario Chapter has 100 paid members! The membership includes 41 regular, 28 student, 13 early career professional, 15 retired and 3 life members. Have you renewed your membership for 2026? Are you a member yet? If not, see the Become a Member page to find out why you should […]
