About the Southern New England Chapter

Established in 1968 to provide regional support in the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island for the American Fisheries Society. AFS is the oldest and largest scientific group dedicated to the advancement of fisheries science and the conservation of renewable aquatic resources.

 

SNEC Summer 2026 Meeting

Join Us at Our Next Meeting on June 17, 2026 at the US Fish and Wildlife Service office in Hadley, MA.

Southern New England Chapter of the American Fisheries Society will be hosting a one-day science meeting on Wednesday, June 17 at the US Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region Headquarters at 300 Westgate Center Drive in Hadley, MA 01035. What better way to start the summer than to get together and talk research with a great group of fisheries professionals from across southern New England?

Abstract submission is now OPEN Click HERE

 

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SNEC Winter 2026 Meeting Report

On Wednesday, January 14,2026, 137 participants fromseven states attended SNEC’sone-day winter sciencemeeting at the University ofRhode Island. The programfeatured 16 talks and 19 posterpresentations spanning

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SNEC Winter 2024 Newsletter

Check out the SNEC Winter 2024 Newsletter here! SNEC Newsletter 2024-03-25 Winter Meeting Recap Member Submitted Content Save the Date, 18th Flatfish Biology Conference Sea

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2026 Contact:Lauren TannerAmerican Fisheries Societyltanner@fisheries.org American Fisheries Society Announces Partnership with Optic Nerve Eyewear to Support Member Safety and Performance The American Fisheries Society is proud to announce a new partnership with Optic Nerve Eyewear, an independently owned company making protective, polarized eyewear for the outdoors. Whether you’re a professional or recreational outdoor enthusiast, you rely on durable, dependable gear.  This partnership underscores our shared commitment to empowering those who protect...Read more
Webinar: Verbal Judo – A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation
Verbal Judo: A Method to Improve Your Ability to Talk to Those Hostile to Conservation April 28, 202612 pm Eastern Time Registration Presenter:Scott Bonar Successfully conversing with people who do not see the value in protecting the environment is critical to those interested in conservation, especially in today’s society.  Here we discuss conversational techniques you can use to defuse conflict and improve the odds that the other side will listen to your point of view....Read more
2026 Officer Election Voting Now Open
Voting is now open in the 2026 AFS Officer Election! Read the candidate statements for Jim Bowker and Steve Lochmann and then check your email for voting instructions. Voting closes on March 31.Read more
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