MNRF’s Science and Research Branch invites you to participate in a Science Insights seminar entitled The Changing Lake Nipissing Ecosystem. This seminar will be held on Monday, March 29 (see details below). To request a WebEx line for this seminar, email[email protected]. Feel free to share this invitation with other resource professionals who might find this topic of interest.
The International Section of AFS is requesting nominations for the International Fisheries Science Prize (IFSP). The prize recognizes an individual for her or his contribution to fisheries science, comes with a medal of recognition, a plaque, and a $5000 USD prize. The award is presented at the World Fisheries Congress, which occurs every four years (next = Adelaide in 2020). Nominations for the prize are due May 31, 2019. For all the details about the prize including selection criteria and how to apply, see pdf the attachment below. 2020 International Fisheries Science Prize announcement
Peter A. Larkin Award for Excellence in Fisheries at a Canadian Institution – 2018 Results This year, a total of 8 MSc students and 14 PhD candidates applied for the Peter A. Larkin Award for Excellence in Fisheries. Ten Canadian Institutions were represented by the pool of applicants: University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, University of Northern British Columbia, Lakehead University, University of Toronto, University of Windsor, University of Waterloo, Carleton University, University of Manitoba, University of Alberta. Our judging panel consisted of Cindy Chu (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry) and Karen Murchie (John G. Shedd Aquarium). The following graduate students are your winners and runners-up for 2018: […]
Applications are being accepted for Ph.D. students to work on a large, NSERC Funded project examining the migration biology of Atlantic salmon smolts relative to aquaculture sites in eastern Canada, and the role of pathogen expression on salmon behaviour, physiology, and survival. The positions are based at Dalhousie University and the Ocean Tracking Network, in the lab of Dr Glenn Crossin. Students will also work closely with partners at DFO and the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Candidates should have knowledge of acoustic telemetry and fish ecology, and quantitative modelling skills and experience with molecular techniques are desired. Successful candidates will be able to work effectively independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should also be dependable and motivated to see projects through to completion, and […]
