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Emily Dean is a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University researching the influence of anthropogenic factors on the distribution and habitat of riverine fish species. She conducts applied research to provide information that supports conservation and management of freshwater fisheries. She is studying the effects of stream fragmentation on migratory fishes across the conterminous US. This project builds on information from the North American Freshwater Migratory Fish Database (NAFMFD) she developed which contains life history information for 1250 North American freshwater species.   If you want to get in touch with Emily, you can find her on Twitter (@PhishnDean) and Instagram (@sockeyesocket). -------  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).   

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Silver discusses the history of fisheries science as it was developed in the context of colonialism and industrialized fishing. The discussion centers on a paper she and her colleagues recently published in The American Naturalist titled "Fish, People, and Systems of Power: Understanding and Disrupting Feedback between Colonialism and Fisheries Science" (Silver et al. 2022). In particular she discusses the ways in which colonialism impacted indigenous peoples in what is now British Columbia through the Pacific herring fishery. If you want to get in touch with Jennifer you can reach her at: j.silver@uoguelph.ca and you can follow her on twitter at: https://twitter.com/JJSilvs ------- 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).

In this episode, Dr. Noah Bressman comes back on The Fisheries Podcast to chat with Zach about a review paper he recently published on the terrestrial capabilities of invasive fishes and their implications for fisheries management. They also discuss a free-entry invasive species fishing tournament on the Nanticoke River on July 30, 2022 that will engage anglers in specimen collection for projects taking place in the Bressman Lab at Salisbury University (link below)!    https://www.facebook.com/events/1199834114116962?ref=newsfeed Noah's contact information:  noahbressman@gmail.com, @noahwithfish, https://noahbressman.wixsite.com/noah https://academic.oup.com/icb/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/icb/icac023/6576770 You can also check out episode 60 of The Fisheries Podcast to hear more about Noah's research and art.  _____________________________________________________ Get in touch with us! The Podcast is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the Fisheries Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic 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 with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).  

This week Kadie chats with Leslie Bahn Steen, the Northwest Wyoming Program Director for Trout Unlimited. Listen in to hear about how a sea kayaking expedition spurred Leslie's interest in fisheries, Leslie's current stream restoration work in the Snake River headwaters for Trout Unlimited, and how she manifested her dream job in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.    If you would like to get in touch with Leslie, you can email her at Leslie.Steen@tu.org. Check out the Spread Creek project and more of Leslie's work in the Snake River Headwaters with this ArcMap (the Spread Creek project is on tab 8). You can also watch the film Leslie mentioned on the Tribasin Divide on Youtube.   If you want to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her @kbheinle on Twitter.   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).  

Evolution happens. Sometimes it happens fast. And that can have important consequences for fisheries and aquatic ecosystems. In this episode Eric Palkovacs talks about his work on eco-evolutionary dynamics in fisheries everywhere from Connecticut to New Zealand. If you want to get in touch with Eric you can reach him at: epalkova@ucsc.edu and you can follow him on twitter at: https://twitter.com/EricPalkovacs ------- 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).

This week Zach catches up with Nick Kramer to hear about some of the projects he has been working in in Kansas. They discuss a project Nick completed looking at blood glucose of Blue Catfish and how it was affected by differing livewell conditions, a survey of Kansas anglers regarding their experience and opinions towards Common Carp angling, and some things Nick has learned running juglines in Kansas.  If you would like to get in touch with Nick you can find him on social media @nicktalurus or through the podcast, @FisheriesPod. You can also send him an email at nick.kramer@thefisheriespodcast.com or nick.kramer@ks.gov.  If you are interested in checking out the carp survey, your opinions are welcome. Head to www.tinyurl.com/carpkansas.  Main Point: Share Your Story! “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, sticker, 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).”

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Hayley Glassic. Hayley is a fisheries biologist for the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center where her research focuses on the potential for remote sensing data to inform the prioritization and restoration of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout habitat. Hayley recently received her doctorate from Montana State University where she studied the implications of non-native lake trout suppression on the ecology of Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. Kadie and Hayley cover her path from initially wanting to be a fashion designer to her current career in fisheries, what sparked her interest in western fish research and more! If you would like to get in touch with Hayley, you can reach her at hglassic@usgs.gov or check out her website: https://sites.google.com/view/glassicaquaticecology/ If you would like to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her @kbheinle on twitter. 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).

In this episode, Anders Halverson talks to Dr. Brian Healy about the conservation of native fishes in Grand Canyon National Park. Although big dams like Glen Canyon have profoundly changed the Colorado River, native fishes like the humpback chub have managed to hang on in some of its tributaries. Now Brian and others are trying to expand their tenuous toehold even as climate change and the ongoing drought create new threats. If you want to get in touch with Brian you can reach him at: brian_healy@nps.gov ------- 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).

Listen to hear all about MyCatch: an app that hosts catch, photo, release fishing tournaments to generate data for use by fisheries scientists. Zach talks with Sean Simmons, founder and president of MyCatch and Angler's Atlas, about how MyCatch works, and how the data can be used by fisheries biologists and managers. They also discuss several upcoming events including two symposia and a work shop at AFS Spokane, as well as the summer 2022 Iowa Walleye challenge: a two month long Walleye fishing tournament throughout the state of Iowa hosted by MyCatch.    https://mycatch.ca/ Sean's email: sean@anglersatlas.com _____________________________________________________ Get in touch with us! The Podcast is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the Fisheries Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic 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 with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).  

Erin Spencer is a marine ecologist and PhD Candidate in Biology at Florida International University studying great hammerhead sharks. She uses biologgers, or animal-mounted data collecting devices, to record acceleration, speed, depth, and more, which helps us understand shark energy needs and movement patterns. Prior to working in Florida, she received her master's in Ecology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where she studied red snapper fishery management and seafood mislabeling and her bachelor's in Ecology from the College of William and Mary where she studied invasive lionfish management. She is a three-time National Geographic Explorer grantee and has given talks to groups of all ages through National Geographic, the World Bank, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. She is also an avid writer, and has a children's book called The World of Coral Reefs that was published in March 2022.  Key points: Don't be discouraged. Anyone with any skill set can help tackle the big problems.  Get in touch with Erin!  Email: etspencer@email.wm.edu  Twitter: @etspencer  Instagram: @erintspencer  Website: www.erintspencer.com  Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-world-of-coral-reefs-erin-spencer/1139771818  -------  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). 

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Jilda Alicia Caccavo. Jilda is a marine biologist from Europe who uses a variety of techniques including genomics and otolith microchemistry to study Antarctic toothfish. Throughout the episode, Kadie and Jilda chat about her path from a neurobiology program to her current career in marine biology, why Jilda chose to study and work in Europe, the AFS Climate Ambassadors program and more!   If you would like to get ahold of Dr. Caccavo, you can head to her website: https://www.jildacaccavo.com/ If you would like to get in touch with Kadie, you can reach her @kbheinle on Twitter.   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).

A few decades ago, lake trout invaded Yellowstone Lake, wreaking havoc with the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout and the other species that depended on them. In this episode Drew MacDonald discusses  this problem and his research on methods for suppressing the invaders. If you want to get in touch with Drew you can reach him at: drew.j.macdonald.1@gmail.com ------- 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).

This week, Zach talks to Nick Coleman - a master's student in Dr. Dave Secor's lab at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science - about his research on Atlantic Sturgeon in the Chesapeake Bay. Nick is using a variety of acoustic methods to estimate abundance and fine-scale habitat usage of these incredible endangered fish. Also discussed is Nick's path to starting his graduate degree and some of the projects that helped him gain experience and further refine his interests as a fisheries scientist. Check it out! Nick's email: ncoleman@umces.edu _____________________________________________________ Get in touch with us! The Podcast is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the Fisheries Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic 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 with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).  

This week Kadie catches up with Troy Smith, a recent University of Montana graduate and the new Kootenai white sturgeon Research Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game. Throughout the conversation, we cover Troy's career path from being a freelance writer to his current work as a fisheries biologist, his master's research on migratory westslope cutthroat trout in Rock Creek, Montana, and more! Main Point: In life and biology, things are more often continuous than categorical. If you would like to get in touch with Troy, you can send him an email at troy.smith@idfg.idaho.gov. If you would like to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her @kbheinle on Twitter.   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).

Harmful algal blooms, lionfish invasions, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill – the Gulf of Mexico's small demersal reef fishes are ecologically important species facing numerous anthropogenic threats. University of Florida PhD student Justin Lewis is using tissue stable isotopes to infer their trophic relationships (you are what you eat) and an ecosystem modeling approach to identify the most effective fish diet sampling schemes given different downstream applications.  If you want to get in touch with Justin, you can reach him by email: justin.lewis@ufl.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).

Metallica. Strobe lights. Bubble walls. . . In this episode Anders Halverson goes clubbing with talks to Dr. Paul Bzonek about his work on non-physical fish-deterrents. Specifically, we discuss efforts to keep various species of carp from invading the Great Lakes and other waters. If you want to get in touch with Paul you can reach him at: https://paulbzonek.wordpress.com And on twitter: @BzonekPaul ------- 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).

Did you know that fish blink? Perhaps even for some of the same reasons that humans do! Tune in to this week's episode to hear Zach talk with Drs. Brett Aiello and Tom Stewart about their recent project studying blinking behaviors in Mudskippers. They go into detail about the functional morphology and evolutionary biology of this fascinating and unique behavior. Dr. Brett Ailleo's twitter: @braiello, Email: braiello3@gatech.edu Dr. Tom Stewart's twitter: @TomDoesScience, Email: tomstewart@uchicago.edu _____________________________________________________ Get in touch with us! The Podcast is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @FisheriesPod  Become a Patron of the Fisheries Podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast merch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic 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 with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).  

Dr. Ambrose Jearld Jr. led an incredibly successful career in fisheries science and academic programming, and worked in predominantly white spaces for most of his life. Co-host Dr. Lian Guo spoke with Ambrose about his barriers and successes in building a career while Black, while working to further diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Please celebrate Black History Month (and every month) by centering Black voices and experiences. As always, check out http://diversity.fisheries.org for information and resources. Find "OUTDOORS IS FOR EVERYONE" gear at https://society6.com/crsmiles.  All proceeds benefit the AFS Hutton Program.    

This week Kadie chats with Taylor Preul-Stimetz, a master's student at Montana State University. Taylor's research is working to identify phenotypic traits that predict the survival, growth, and reproductive performance of wild-origin westslope cutthroat trout reared in a conservation hatchery near the Flathead River, MT. Kadie and Taylor talk about the benefits of community college, where her interest in physiology began, and more!   Main point: Don't compare yourself or your progress to others.   If you would like to get in touch with Taylor, you can find her on LinkedIn, ResearchGate or via email.   If you would like to get ahold of Kadie, you can reach her on twitter @kbheinle.   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).

Growling gurnards, drumming piranhas, calling toadfish – Did you know fish are one of the largest groups of sound-producing animals and have the greatest variety of specialized organs to make sounds? Tune in to hear Audrey Looby, a Ph.D. student with the University of Florida Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Department and Nature Coast Biological Station, discuss her innovative research on Gulf toadfish calling, intertidal soundscapes of a living and a hardened shoreline, and community-level impacts of anthropogenic noise pollution. Alongside a group of international collaborators, Audrey developed the FishSounds website – an online inventory of sound-producing fish species with recordings donated by researchers. Her review article associated with this project will be published in Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries later this year.   Main points: Acknowledge your biases in science and in life. Fish sounds are cool!   How to get in contact with Audrey or learn more about fish sounds:   Email: alooby@ufl.edu   FishSounds website: Fishsounds.net   FishSounds Twitter: @FishSoundsWeb   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, sticker, 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).    Audio 1: Growl sound produced by the streaked gurnard (Chelidonichthys lastoviza) recorded during the work of Amorim and Hawkings, 2000.   Audio 2: Drum chorus produced by the freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) recorded during the work of Rountree and Juanes, 2017.   Audio 3: Complex call produced by the Bocon toadfish (Amphichthys cryptocentrus) recorded during the work of Staaterman et al., 2017 and Staaterman et al., 2018.   Audio 4: Drum produced by the red piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) recorded during the work of Raick et al., 2020.    Audio 5: Complex call produced by the Gulf toadfish (Opsanus beta) recording during the PhD dissertation work of Audrey Looby.