Podcasts about fisheries sciences

Dr. Adam Summers is a Professor in the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences and Department of Biology at the University of Washington, and he conducts research in his lab within the Friday Harbor Laboratories there. With a background in engineering and mathematics, Adam works on applying engineering and physics principles to living systems. He uses lessons from the natural world to develop solutions to real-world problems like how to filter things, stick to things, burrow in sand, and move quickly and efficiently under water. Adam and his family live on a small island where they enjoy hiking and hanging out by the sea shore together. In addition, Adam is a licensed pilot, so you can often spot him spending his free time flying small planes. He completed his bachelor's degree in mathematics and engineering at Swarthmore College, and afterwards worked as a SCUBA instructor in Australia. Adam next decided to pursue graduate school, receiving his master's degree in Biology from New York University and his PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Massachusetts. He received a Miller Research Postdoctoral fellowship to conduct research at the University of California, Berkeley and went on to serve as a faculty member at UC, Irvine before joining the faculty at the University of Washington. Adam has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In addition, he was awarded the Bartholmew Prize for physiology research from the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, the UC, Irvine Academic Senate prize for undergraduate teaching, as well as the Directors award for program management excellence from the National Science Foundation. He also writes a monthly biomechanics column in Natural History Magazine and served as scientific advisor for the Pixar films “Finding Nemo” and the recently released sequel “Finding Dory”. Adam is here with us today to talk a little about his research and tell us all about his journey through life and science.

In this episode, Jason talks with Sara Mueller of the Wildlife Leadership Academy. Sara is the Executive Director of the WLA where she leads the administration and organizational growth and development for the organization. She is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with her B.S., Master's degree, and Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. During the conversation, Sara discusses the mission of the Wildlife Leadership Academy, the benefit of the summer field schools, and how you can participate. She rounds out the conversation detailing the Ambassador Outreach Program, DEI initiatives, and what's next for WLA. Nurture yourself with Nature by visiting WildRouted.com and using CUFREESHIP23 at checkout!

For Adam Summers, natural history and the practice of biomechanics starts with those moments where you witness an animal or plant doing something that you can't quite understand.  How did that eagle fly upside down? How did that fly land on the ceiling? How did that suckerfish stick to that rock?  I find Adam to be one of the most captivating communicators of science and enthusiastic curiosity I've ever encountered, I think you will too. See his bio below and find his Twitter profile here.  Adam Summers is a professor in the department of Biology and in the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences at the University of Washington. He now runs the comparative biomechanics and biomaterials lab at the University of Washington's Friday Harbor Labs. Current research topics include the evolution and mechanical properties of cartilage and tendon, swimming mechanics of sharks, respiratory patterns of sharks and rays and solid-solid interactions in aquatic organisms. This work has led to more than 90 publications and two patents. He has consulted on films (including one of my personal favorite movies, Finding Nemo), television and for 8 years his monthly column in Natural History Magazine – ‘Biomechanics', brought comparative biomechanics to a wider audience. 

This week Kadie chats with Ben Makhlouf, a researcher for the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences. Listen in to hear about how Ben is carrying on his late mentor's trailblazing otolith microchemistry work with Alaska salmon, Ben's decision to leave a PhD program in order to prioritize his mental health, and about his approach to science communication.   Main point: This should be fun! Better work is done by happy, collaborative scientists.   If you would like to get in touch with Ben, you can reach him at twitter @Benjmakhlouf or via email at bmak29@uw.edu   Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Dr. Jared Beaver grew up in North Carolina and received a B.S. in Biology from Wake Forest University, an M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at the University of Tennessee, and a Ph.D. at Texas A&M University.  His research has focused on the various aspects of white-tailed deer population ecology and habitat management.  Jared's career ambition has always been a position allowing the opportunity to blend person-to-person extension work with applied research and teaching, and in April of 2020 he jumped at the opportunity to serve in the role of Assistant Professor and Wildlife Extension Specialist at Montana State University. While much of Jared's career has focused on management of large mammals, particularly game species, his program at MSU is continually looking for ways to blend wildlife research with applied management by identifying conservation opportunities which have direct relevance for private landowners and wildlife managers. Jared is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and lives in Montana with his wife and their two young boys.Topics Discussed: Defining and developing a land ethicAldo Leopold as the father of land and wildlife management The “Bambi-Syndrome”Balancing the Wildlife Management Triangle:  wildlife population, habitats, and human NeedThe “Tragedy of the Commons” and selfishness of humanityThe Myth of the Non-Consumptive UserFinding common ground to collaborate. Chasing Rabbits:Sand County Almanac by Aldo LeopoldAldo Leopold Foundation You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at my website or Instagram.  Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the WoodsOutro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking

In today's episode, Jason talks with Jim Feaga and Jeremy Mercer of Ducks Unlimited. Jim is the Regional Biologist for PA, NJ, Long Island, and Coastal CT, who holds a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from PSU and M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Mississippi State University. Jeremy is DU's fundraising and volunteering guru who has been working for the Ducks since 2002. Jason, Jim, and Jeremy discuss how DU got started, the conservation work DU has been able to implement, and how you can help support all wetland dependent species, especial ducks. To learn more about Ducks Unlimited, check out their website: www.ducks.org

On today’s episode we talk to bison rancher turned bison researcher, Jeff Martin, a doctoral candidate* in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University. His research explores how bison in North America are affected by climate change. Find out more about Jeff at https://bisonjeff.weebly.com and https://twitter.com/bisonjeff He recently gave a lecture about his research at the Mammoth Site in South Dakota. You can watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMammothSite/videos/476325093289112/ *Update (May 12, 2020): Jeff passed his doctoral defense. Congratulations, Dr. Martin! You can watch his defense presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqDmnxeYkLE

Dr. Donna Hauser, Dr. Timothy Jones, and Dr. Darren Pilcher explain their findings concerning the ramifications of an Ice-Free Alaska. Donna Hauser, International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, presents "Responses, Risks, and Resilience of Alaska's Arctic Marine Mammals in a Changing Climate". (2:25-24:00) Timothy Jones, Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team, University of Washington, examines “Seabird Mortality Deaths in the Bering Sea”. Darren Pilcher, JISAO/NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory “Modeling Ocean Acidification in the Bering Sea” Donna DW Hauser, International Arctic Research Center, UAF, is a marine ecologist engaged in research to understand the role of marine mammals and other species in changing Arctic and temperate oceans. Her current research includes examining the vulnerability of Arctic marine mammals to vessel traffic in the increasingly ice-free Arctic sea routes.She received her Ph. D , M.S. and B.S. in Aquatic & Fisheries Sciences from University of Washington. Timothy Jones, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences; College of the Environment, University of Washington, is a post-doctoral fellow at the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team at the University of Washington. He researches marine heat waves, which can cause extreme, ecosystem-wide harm to wildlife. The most well-known marine heat wave, “the blob,” caused an unprecedented auklet die-off just south of the refuge from 2014-2015. (25:00-44:21) Darren Pilcher, Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean, University of Washington and NOAA, uses computational models to understand the physical and biogeochemical mechanisms of aquatic carbon cycling. His projects include simulating the impact of glacial runoff on ocean carbon uptake in the Gulf of Alaska and using downscaled Earth System Model output to produce regional-scale projections of ocean acidification in the Bering Sea. He received his Ph.D., in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and B.S. in Chemistry, Beloit College. (1:04-1:47). Q & A and discussion (1:04-1:46)

Burkina Faso, a rather arid country in western Africa, began to build water reservoirs 150 years ago. Today there are about 1500 of these reservoirs ranging in size from small to very large ponds. Dr. Raymond Ouedraogo knows a lot of them. Since the 1980s he has been a multi-faceted expert in fisheries, aquaculture and water management. After graduating from the Higher Institute for Fisheries Sciences and Techniques, he began his career in the Ministry of Environment and Fish Resources in Burkina Faso. He remained there until 2013, but during this time he also acquired 2 Masters Degrees in the UK and Belgium and subsequently a doctoral degree at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna. He has remained in touch with BOKU beyond his doctorate, and today he is the regional coordinator of the SUSFISH-plus project. This project is a collaboration between BOKU and, among others, the National Center for Scientific and Technological Research in Burkina Faso, where Raymond currently pursues his research. Already in the project preceding this one – SUSFISH – he was an important member of the team.In this podcast, Raymond Ouedraogo talks about land and water in Burkina Faso, the different uses of water reservoirs, and how he works in the middle of politics and science to develop the maximum benefits of research for the people and the land.

Adam Summers is Professor of Biology and School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences at the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan Island, WA. We talk about fish, fish burritos, and animated fish. For more information: Natural History: An Engine for Bioinspiration by Adam Summers How Sharing Big Data is Changing the World by Adam Summers X-ray Reconstruction of Moving Morphology oVert Thematic Collection Network Q&A: Fabulous fact fisher by Daniel Cressey Picturing Science

Dr. Adam Summers is a Professor in the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences and Department of Biology at the University of Washington, and he conducts research in his lab within the Friday Harbor Laboratories there. He completed his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and engineering at Swarthmore College, and afterwards worked as a SCUBA instructor in Australia. Adam next decided to pursue graduate school, receiving his master’s degree in Biology from New York University and his PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Massachusetts. He received a Miller Research Postdoctoral fellowship to conduct research at the University of California, Berkeley and went on to serve as a faculty member at UC, Irvine before joining the faculty at the University of Washington. Adam has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In addition, he was awarded the Bartholmew Prize for physiology research from the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology, the UC, Irvine Academic Senate prize for undergraduate teaching, as well as the Directors award for program management excellence from the National Science Foundation. He also writes a monthly biomechanics columnn in Natural History Magazine and served as scientific advisor for the Pixar films “Finding Nemo” and the recently released sequel “Finding Dory”. Adam is here with us today to talk a little about his research and tell us all about his journey through life and science.