


Conserving Fishes and
Fishing Traditions through
Knowledge Co-Production

The American Fisheries Society (AFS), President Cecil Jennings, the AFS Western Division, and AFS Pacific Islands Chapter are excited to host the 154th AFS Annual Meeting, September 15-19, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawai’i. The theme “Conserving Fishes and Fishing Traditions through Knowledge Co-Production” will stimulate a wide range of sessions focusing on the past, present, and future of fisheries conservation and management as we bring together professionals from across North America, the Pacific Islands, and countries throughout the world. The Honolulu Program Committee invites proposals for symposia, workshop/continuing education courses, and innovative sessions that support the theme and look to advance the fisheries profession.
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Aloha! As attendees of the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting, we must honor and respect the rich culture of Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) and the natural beauty of these islands. One aspect of our mission as the Respectful Meetings Working Group is to guide AFS meeting attendees to be respectful visitors, ensuring that our presence contributes positively to the local community and environment.


Indigenous Networking Event
We are excited host a special event on Tuesday evening for Indigenous attendees to build community outside of the conference venue. This networking event will be hosted at an offsite location with limited capacity; therefore, we’re requesting that if you’re interested in attending that you RSVP through this form.




Explore Nearby Lodging Options
Whether you prioritize proximity to the convention center, beachfront access, great restaurants, or just a relaxed vibe, we have the perfect hotel for you at a great rate.

Continuing Education Courses
Come to Hawai’i a little early and take your fisheries career to the next level by gaining in-demand skills right in Honolulu! Sign up when you register for the meeting, or you can add-on classes later.














Maui Nui Strong
We at AFS are deeply saddened and concerned about the recent devastating wildfires on the island of Maui. If you would like to help, please see Maui Nui Strong for more information about how to contribute to Maui Wildfire Relief.
Sessions
Fishery-independent Surveys: Maximizing Capabilities and Adapting to a Changing World
Championing Underdogs: Managing Imperiled Species Despite Political and Social Challenges
Northern Pike: From Fascinating to Formidable
Spawning Splendor: Exploring Fish Aggregations in Tomorrow’s Seas
Dam Removal and Ecological Transformation on the Klamath River
Pairing Indigenous Knowledge Systems with Western Science to Rebuild Depleted Populations
Views on Undergraduate Curriculum in Fisheries
Science and Management of U.S. Island Fisheries: Challenges, Successes, and Forward Progress
Preventing Harm from Abandoned, Lost or Derelict Fishing Gear from Capture Fisheries: Management, Policy, and Prevention
Managing Fisheries Bycatch of Threatened Species
Moving Together with Small-scale Fisheries for Conservation
Balancing Modern Science and Traditional Use to Rebuild Columbia River Salmon, Sturgeon, and Lamprey
Native Freshwater Nongame Fishes: Here, There, and Everywhere
Large Blue-water Marine Protected Areas: Benefits and Costs
Lateral Line Depigmentation and Chronic Ulcerative Dermatopathy in Salmonids
Natural Land Cover: Quantifying Levels Necessary to Protect Freshwater Habitats and Conserve Species
Co-production of Integrated Ecosystem-based Science for Management Decisions
Party Wave Acoustic Telemetry: Fisheries Research through Collaboration and Knowledge Co-production
Lessons in Fish Reproduction for Sustainable Fisheries: Learning from Multiple Knowledge Sources
Modern Advances in Age Estimation and Age Validation
Successes and Challenges of Integrating Ecosystem Indicators into Management
Connecting Knowledges to Assess and Monitor Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Change
The Art of Cross-Cultural Science Communication
Knowledge Co-production in the Implementation of Closed Season and MPAs in Africa
Enhancing Fisheries Management and Conservation through Spatial Data and Data Accessibility
Toxic Waters: Investigating the Physiological Impacts of Pollutants on Aquatic Life
Advances in Shark Deterrent Technologies to Reduce Bycatch in Fisheries
Recent Developments and Applications of Spatio-temporal Modelling for Fisheries Management Advice
To Citizen Science or Not: Building a CitSci Project for Resource Management
The Future of the Western Division of AFS – Research Throughout the West
Advancing Sonar Techniques for Use in Research and Fisheries Management
Understanding How Multiple Stressors Interact and Impact Species for Place-based Management
Putting Fisheries Science to Work: Innovative Ways to Bridge the Knowledge-Action Gap
Developing an Effective Risk Reduction Strategy to Ensure a Safe Work Environment for Observers
Electronic Tagging and Telemetry: Analyses, Field Methods, and Applications to Management
Emerging Threats to Northern Fish, Fishers, and Ecosystems
Co-Produced Fisheries Science and Management in the Gulf of Mexico
Centering Fisher Questions and Collaboration in Research and Conservation
Interweaving Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Genetic/Genomic Approaches for Fisheries Conservation and Management
Partnering for Innovation and Fish Protection in the Clean Energy Transition
Getting It Right: Conservation Aquaculture for Recovery, Restoration and Supplementation
Research and Conservation of Ancient Fishes
Advances in Quantitative Fisheries Science
Fire Effects on Surface Waters
Collaborative Science through Fisher-Researcher Partnerships
Restoration, Monitoring, and Adaptive Management in U.S. Pacific Northwest Estuaries
Celebrating Indigenous Fisheries Stewardship
Animal Movement Models on Aquatic Landscapes: Climate Challenges and Solutions
Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing for Fisheries Assessment & Management
