Welcome to the AFS Fish Culture Section
The Fish Culture Section of the American Fisheries Society is an organization concerned with advancing cultivation technology of aquatic organisms for food, commercial and recreational fisheries enhancement, ornamental purposes, and conservation. The Section represents fish culturists and those involved in allied fields such as nutrition, physiology, toxicology, drug development, genetics and breeding, bioengineering, economics, fish ecology, and everything in between. The Section disseminates information about fish culture, and supports the fish culture programs of private, governmental, and international entities.
Upcoming FCS All Members Call
This gathering is an exciting opportunity for all FCS members to connect, engage, and hear updates directly from Section leadership.
We are especially pleased to welcome Dr. Brian Avila, Aquatic Research Scientist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, who will be joining us as our featured presenter. Dr. Avila will share insights into some recently published hatchery effects work focused on rearing density and how that impacts post-stock survival of hatchery reared fish.
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Latest News
Webinar on Effects of Rearing Density on Poststocking Survival of Rainbow Trout
Research has indicated that salmonids raised in a hatchery and stocked into the wild have lower future survival and reproductive success than wild fish. Understanding
Better Know a Hatchery
Lower Snake River Compensation Plan, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Boise, Idaho What is the name of your hatchery, how did it get that name,
Use of AI for North America Journal of Aquaculture
By: Dr. Reginal “Reggie” Harrell One of the interesting challenges and opportunities for all of us who wish to share our work with colleagues in
Call for participation in committees
Our section relies on the dedication and expertise of our members to drive meaningful initiatives, support the advancement of fish culture practices, and foster a
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Upcoming Meeting
See where the Fish Culture Section is holding their next science meeting.
Student Opportunities
Check out the various student activities we offer including travel support to the AFS Annual Meeting.
Members in Action
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