Wednesday, April 14, 2021Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Highlights of the 17th PSMFC Steelhead Management Meeting

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) recently held their 17th Pacific Coast Steelhead Management Meeting from March 16–18. This year’s virtual meeting focused on the current Read More…

Monday, April 12, 2021Monday, April 12, 2021

Fish Catch-22: Economic Value and Ecological Impacts of Non-native Black Bass

Given their abundance on every continent except Antarctica, it’s hard to imagine a time when black bass (Micropterus species) faced extinction. However, in the early 20th century, Read More…

Friday, April 9, 2021Monday, March 29, 2021

The Delta’s Most Wanted — Flashback Friday

In today's Flashback Friday we highlight the Delta's most invasive plants, fish, invertebrates, amphibians, and mammals. Invasive species are not only a nuisance to managers and landowners, Read More…

Monday, April 5, 2021Friday, April 2, 2021

Survival of the small and shy – angling selects against big, bold fish

Removing fish from a population through fishing is known to have many impacts, such as selecting for fish that reproduce at younger ages and smaller sizes – Read More…

Friday, April 2, 2021Monday, March 29, 2021

Improving Salmon Habitat At Sacramento Levees — Flashback Friday

In today's Flashback Friday, we review the effects of bank modification on salmon fry and smolts in California's waterways. It’s no secret that most of California’s waterways Read More…

Wednesday, March 31, 2021Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Fate and Chance Encounters: Mark-Recapture Studies in an Open Fish Population

Reeling in a behemoth is a chance encounter with a formidable fish, and your decision whether to keep or release your catch seals the fish’s fate. If Read More…

Monday, March 29, 2021Friday, March 26, 2021

Responding to Impacts of COVID-19 on Fisheries and Marine Science

One year into the pandemic, COVID-19 continues to affect every facet of life – including the world of science. Loss of research, time, and information resulting from Read More…

Friday, March 26, 2021Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Challenges of Trap and Haul — Flashback Friday

In today’s Flashback Friday, we examine the challenges with transporting Chinook salmon downstream using the trap and haul method. While flying fish have evolved a novel way of getting around, salmon Read More…

Wednesday, March 24, 2021Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Monumental Monarch Migration

Monarch butterflies are more than just a beautiful sight. These impressive insects embark on a massive migratory journey from northern America to the middle of Mexico and Read More…

Monday, March 22, 2021Friday, March 19, 2021

Providing Water for Fish in the Calaveras River

Part of responsibly managing a watershed is efficiently using a limited water supply to balance the needs of both humans and wildlife. This is especially true in Read More…