American Fisheries Society Inc

Journals and publications - afs publishes five peer-reviewed journals: transactions of the american fisheries society, featuring papers on basic fisheries science; north american journal of fisheries management, covering management research, experiences, and recommendations; north american journal of aquaculture, providing guidance for those who breed and raise aquatic animals; journal of aquatic animal health, focusing on health maintenance and disease treatment; and marine and coastal fisheries, focusing on marine, coastal, and estuarine fisheries. Afs also publishes books and special publications and fisheries magazine, that feature peer-reviewed technical articles on all aspects of aquatic resource-related subjects, as well as articles on professional issues, new ideas and approaches, policy, education, economics, administration, and editorials.

Project management - afs administers several programs related to the fisheries field including the hutton junior fisheries biology program, a summer mentorship program for high school students, agency co-op agreements, multi-state conservation grants, and other collaborative activities.

Membership - afs services members from around the world and offers numerous benefits including member directory, newsletters, awards, communities organized around special interest sections, chapter activities, and other benefits programs.

Policy, outreach, and communication - afs monitors legislation and engages with decision makers on issues that affect aquatic resources. It capitalizes on the expertise of its members by sharing management knowledge and the best available science with decision makers. Afs works with federal and state agencies and other science-based conservation organizations to promote the scientific advancements, further the profession, and share knowledge and updates with fisheries professionals and other interested parties through issues briefings, website content, newsletters, and social media on the latest developments in fisheries science and management.

Education and professional development - afs coordinates continuing education programs, professional certification, awards, diversity and inclusion programs, and career advancement opportunities for fisheries students and professionals. Educational programs include in-person workshops, meetings, recorded content and topical webinars.

Jasm - afs was the lead society for the joint aquatic sciences meeting (jasm) organized in cooperation with eight other aquatic science societies. Afs did not hold the jasm during 2024.