On this weeks episode Brendan sits down with Dr. Jérôme Marty, Executive Director of the International Association of Great Lakes Research & Dr. Kathryn Peiman, Executive Director of the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences to discuss their upcoming joint conference in Winnipeg happening May 25-29th! The four day conference is being hosted by the International Institute of Sustainable Development - Experimental Lakes Area.

The conference theme—Connected Waters: Bridging Communities & Ideas—reflects commitment to fostering dialogue across scientific, Indigenous, and local knowledge systems. It recognizes that healthy waters are sustained through relationships among diverse communities, disciplines, ecosystems, and ways of knowing, and it underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing aquatic challenges across Canada, the Great Lakes, and beyond.

From discussions around why now is the time for the joint conference, to the exciting sessions and inclusion of groups from all over a number of fields, places, and people, we dive into some of the big reasons you should make your way out to Winnipeg next month.

You can find more about the conference here, as well as registering: https://iaglr.org/iaglr-scas26/

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This week, Conrad had the pleasure of interviewing two of his coworkers within the Marine Fisheries Ecology Program at Mississippi State University — Danielle McAree and Alena Anderson — to discuss their journeys through fisheries science, their graduate research on shark life history, and the unique experiences that shaped their careers. Together, they explored how hands-on fieldwork, data analysis, and mentorship within the program have deepened their understanding of fisheries science.

Takeaway message: Never say never.

Contact them: Marine Fisheries Ecology Program website

Email:

- Danielle: dmm787@msstate.edu

- Alena: Aqa5@msstate.edu

#sharkbiology #acoustictelemetry #fisheriesscience #marinebiology

“Get in touch with us!

The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @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, Alanna chats with Fisheries Podcast guest Drake Ssempijja. Drake was born and raised in Uganda along Lake Victoria and is now a PhD student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology. Drake shares all about his work on Abandoned, Lost, and Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in Lake Victoria, some of the most important regional fisheries, and discusses his dream plans for expanding his work around Africa.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Main point: "Sustainability is a shared responsibility."

Contact Drake by email at dssempijja@umassd.edu

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The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky: @FisheriesPod

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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).