What’s New – Ontario Chapter of the American Fisheries Society

157th American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting – September 26-30, 2027

Robert — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:45:05 +0000

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

Robert — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:32:45 +0000

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 career biologists for complete information.

AFS-OC Membership Update

Robert — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:32 +0000

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 join. AFS individual members receive free online access to all five American Fisheries Society journals. Join or renew TODAY and don’t forget to contact the AFS Membership Team at membership@fisheries.org to add the Ontario Chapter to your membership!

Why Goldfish Grow So Big in the Wild

Robert — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:21:06 +0000

Your innocent pet goldfish has a secret. If it ever were to go wild, it would turn into a giant predator that could destroy North America’s lakes. But how does an adorable shiny beacon of cuteness become such a feared invasive species? And what it’s being done to stop the goldfish already wreaking havoc in our lakes? This is the battle against the megalodon Goldfish.

The Fish Thief: A Great Lakes Mystery

Robert — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:03:33 +0000

The Great Lakes — the largest freshwater ecosystem on the planet — sustain millions of people across North America. But a hidden predator threatens their survival. The Fish Thief follows a group of determined individuals racing to uncover the cause and protect the region’s ecosystems, economies, and communities before it’s too late. Narrated by Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons, this gripping documentary reveals the fragile link between nature and human prosperity.

2025 AFS-OC AGM Synopsis

Robert — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:52:50 +0000

A synopsis of the 2025 AFS-OC Annual Meeting and Conference held March 21-23, 2025, at the University of Guelph, Ontario has been posted. See photos and review highlights of the event.

AFS-OC Careers Session & Workshop – November 4th, 2026

Robert — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:44:44 +0000

AFS-OC will be hosting a free careers presentation and workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. EDT. Join us as we cover a range of topics including potential career pathways, job searches and applications, interviews, networking, and CV/resume-building. Then, a Q&A and open discussion will follow, with time at the end for a collaborative working session on CVs, resumes, and cover letters for those who wish to participate.

The event will be available virtually but with in-person attendance sessions at certain locations for any who want to gather face-to-face. To view specific locations and register for the event, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/DAv4hKBM6LwjYehA8.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Connor Reid at past-president@afs-oc.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

2026-27 AFS-OC Executive Committee Election Results

Robert — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:44:58 +0000

The results of the 2026-27 Ontario Chapter Executive Committee election are official. Thank you to all candidates and congratulations to those elected. As per our bylaws, all Ontario Chapter members were eligible to vote and officers were elected by a majority of ballots cast. Each member was permitted to cast one vote. A total of 18 members participated in the election, representing approximately 19% of the membership.

Edina Illyés was elected to the position of President-Elect with 100% of the vote. The term of office for President-Elect is one year, leading to the position of President in 2027-28, and Past-President the following year.

Gabrielle Perugini was elected to the position of Northern-Member-at-Large with 100% of the vote. The term for the position of NMAL is not fixed; however, it is preferred to serve more than one term.

NCD-AFS Spring Newsletter

Robert — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:37:23 +0000

The May 2026 Mainstream Newsletter (Volume 42, Issue 1) is now available from the North Central Division website.

Volume XXIV, Issue I – The Lateral Line

Robert — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:53:44 +0000

HIGHLIGHTS:

2026 AFS-OC AGM & Conference Summary
Student Subunit Update
President’s Message – Connor Reid
Aquatic Invaders – New Invasive Crayfish in Ontario – Gabriela Carew
Life in Retirement – William Gardner
Jumping Non-jumping Fish – Kathryn Peiman
Book Review – The Whole Fish Cookbook: New Ways to Cook, Eat, and Think. By Josh Niland – Connor Reid
Fish Focus – Lake Whitefish – Siobhan Ewert
New Books – The Functional Ecology of Freshwater Mussels, Crayfish, Crawfish, Crawdad: The Biology and Conservation of North America’s Favorite Crustaceans
Recipe – Crappie Fish Tacos
2026 AFS-OC AGM Sponsors

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