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The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.
Founded in 1870, AFS is the leading source of fisheries and management information across North America and around the world. Learn more about our thousands of members, regional Chapters and Student Subunits, topical Sections, international scientific conferences, five prestigious journals, and hundreds of book titles.
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Join us in Honolulu in 2024
Read our five journals and Fisheries magazine
Whether it’s publishing the latest science, organizing international scientific conferences, or advocating for conservation policies, AFS is working year-round to advance fisheries science, serve fisheries professionals, and conserve our aquatic resources.
Join us in Honolulu in 2024
Gain valuable leadership skills and make networking contacts by serving on one of our many committees.
Browse more than 180 peer-reviewed titles, priced to be affordable for both students and professionals.
Reach the right audiences for your research in our five journals and Fisheries magazine.
Check out upcoming webinars and in-person classes or browse our library of webinar recordings.
Students and early career professionals enjoy all of the benefits of AFS membership but at much reduced rates.
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Your resource for unbiased science informing the complex issues facing fisheries and aquatic resources.
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