AFS Beneath the Surface

Meet the people working to make the American Fisheries Society a resource and community for fisheries professionals, and learn more about current AFS programs and upcoming events.

AFS Beneath the Surface is a science podcast hosted by American Fisheries Society, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

American Fisheries Society hosts AFS Beneath the Surface, a science show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #37

  AFS Executive Director - 2025 in review and 2026 preview

  Dec 18, 202545 minS3

  <p>Today's podcast guest is AFS Executive Director, Jeff Kopaska. Jeff provides a recap of his first year in his position with the American Fisheries Society. Join as we look back at 2025 and forward to what's coming next in 2026!</p> <p> </p> <p>Episode guest:<br> Jeff Kopaska<br> AFS Executive Director<br> jkopaska@fisheries.org</p> <p> </p> <p>Updates:</p> <p>AFS Membership</p> <p>2026 AFS Annual Meeting - Call for Sessions</p> <p>Upcoming continuing education opportunities</p> <p> </p>

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  Episode #36

  Meet the 2025-2026 AFS President!

  Nov 14, 202541 minS3

  <p>Today's guest is Gary Whelan, 2025-2025 AFS President. Gary stopped by the podcast recent to share insights on his plan of work for the coming year and offer advice for students and early-career fisheries professionals.</p> <p>Episode Guest:</p> <p>Gary Whelan</p> <p>gwhelan@fisheries.org</p> <p> </p> <p>AFS Updates:</p> <p>Webinar - November 19:</p> <p>Science Communication Through Emotionally Charged Extreme Events</p> <p> </p> <p>December Fisheries Community Check In</p> <p>December 16 at 1 pm ET</p> <p> </p> <p>In case you missed it - here are links to recordings of two...

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  Episode #35

  AFS Section Roundup: Marine Fisheries Section

  Oct 10, 202529 minS3

  <p>This week, we're making another stop on the tour of AFS Sections, and this time it's the Marine Fisheries Section (MFS). Susan Piacenza, the current president of the Section, stopped by the podcast recently to share updates about MFS activities - and to chat about her work with sea turtles!</p> <p> </p> <p>Episode guest:</p> <p>Susan Piacenza</p> <p>Oregon State University</p> <p>Marine Fisheries Section President</p> <p>https://fwcs.oregonstate.edu/users/susie-piacenza</p> <p>susan.piacenza@oregonstate.edu</p> <p> </p> <p>Marine Fisheries Section: https://mfs.fisheries.org/</p> <p> </p> <p>AF...

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  Episode #34

  2025 Excellence in Public Outreach Award recipient David Shiffman

  Sep 19, 202525 minS3

  <p>AFS is back with a new "Beneath the Surface" episode! This time, we're highlighting 2025 Excellence in Public Outreach honoree, David Shiffman. David shares insights on social media best practices and why sharks matter!</p> <p> </p> <p>Episode guest:</p> <p>David Shiffman</p> <p>https://davidshiffmancv.com/</p> <p>David.Shiffman@gmail.com</p> <p> </p> <p>July 2025 Fisheries article:</p> <p>https://academic.oup.com/fisheries/article/50/7/316/8107657</p> <p> </p> <p>AFS Updates:</p>

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  Episode #33

  AFS Section Roundup: Invasive and Introduced Species Section

  Jul 14, 202528 minS2

  <p>The AFS Sections roundup continues today with an introduction to the Invasive and Introduced Species Section! Today's guest is Nathan Lederman, the Section's current president. Join us to learn about this section's history and current projects. To learn more, join their business meeting at the AFS Annual Meeting next month!</p> <p> </p> <p>Episode guest:</p> <p>Nathan Lederman</p> <p>nathaniel.lederman@wisconsin.gov</p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about the American Fisheries Society and our upcoming Annual Meeting!</p> <p>Comments or suggestions? Submit via email to lmaza@fisheries.org</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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