


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
Views on Undergraduate Curriculum in Fisheries
To Citizen Science or Not: Building a CitSci Project for Resource Management
Setting Boundaries: Integrating Biocomplexity into Assessment-Management Paradigms
Collaborative Science through Fisher-Researcher Partnerships
RespFest4: The Use of Respirometry as a Tool to Support Fisheries Conservation
Evaluating Climate Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Fisheries and Fishing Communities
Connecting Headwaters with Mainstem Rivers, Enabling Fish Movement, and Restoring Watershed Function
Pollution, Toxicity, and the Need for More Species-specific Data
Data-Driven, Community-Guided: The Future of Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management
Emerging Threats to Northern Fish, Fishers, and Ecosystems
Modern Advances in Age Estimation and Age Validation
Co-production of Integrated Ecosystem-based Science for Management Decisions
Advancing Sonar Techniques for Use in Research and Fisheries Management
Putting Fisheries Science to Work: Innovative Ways to Bridge the Knowledge-Action Gap
Connecting Knowledges to Assess and Monitor Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Change
ECR Membership Feedback Cohort
Preventing Harm from Abandoned, Lost or Derelict Fishing Gear from Capture Fisheries: Management, Policy, and Prevention
Emerging Challenges and Solutions in Marine Recreational and Non-Commercial Fisheries
Inclusive Outreach and Education for Inspiring the Next Generation
NOAA Climate, Ecosystems and Fisheries Initiative (CEFI)
Interweaving Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Genetic/Genomic Approaches for Fisheries Conservation and Management
The Future of Visual Surveys of Fishes: Approaches, Lessons, Applications
Coastal Systems in Flux: Fish and Fisheries in a Multi-stressor World
Developing an Effective Risk Reduction Strategy to Ensure a Safe Work Environment for Observers
Innovations in Remote Sensing Technologies for Fisheries Assessment and Management
Resource Surveys in a Changing Landscape
Beyond the Lab: How Can We Use Physiology to Inform Conservation?
Building Fisheries Science Partnerships between Fisheries Commissions and the U.S. Geological Survey
Spawning Splendor: Exploring Fish Aggregations in Tomorrow’s Seas
Husbandry, Health and Happy Fish: Advances and Innovations in Aquaculture
Sound Production and Soundscapes for Fisheries Conservation and Management
Advanced Statistical Solutions to Complex Fisheries Problems
Investing in Communities, Science, and Restoration – NOAA BIL and IRA Funding
Effects of Land-based Pollutants and Water Quality on Fisheries and Habitats
Understanding How Multiple Stressors Interact and Impact Species for Place-based Management
Toxic Waters: Investigating the Physiological Impacts of Pollutants on Aquatic Life
Knowledge Co-production in the Implementation of Closed Season and MPAs in Africa
Championing Underdogs: Managing Imperiled Species Despite Political and Social Challenges
Decision Analysis to Include Social and Ecological Values in Fisheries Decisions
Creative Communications To Raise Awareness and Appreciation for All The Fish
The Future of Pacific Salmon
Surveying 2.0 – Novel Methods for Data Collection in Recreational Fisheries
Sustaining Aquatic Ecosystems with Holistic, Functions-based Approaches to Environmental Flows
Reshaping Research and Centering Indigenous Communities in Fisheries Management
The Future of the Western Division of AFS – Research Throughout the West
Offshore Wind, Fish, and Fisheries – Emerging Knowledge and Applications
Valuing Fish Populations, Habitat, and Water Quality within Social-Ecological Systems
Indigenous & Community Stewardship of Pacific Coastal Fisheries in a Changing Environment
Incorporating Movement and Space into Analyses of Fish, Fisheries, and Ecosystem Data
