FishForward

How a bit of elevation can offer a lot of perspective, both physically and emotionally. [throwback from an amazing series of research projects with wonderful graduate students and other collaborators] ~~~ #ItsAllHomeWater #perspective #drone #dronephotography #Culebra #bonefish #permit #barracuda #seaturtle #science #marinescience #telemetry #catchandrelease #conservation https://www.instagram.com/p/CkQekHludAH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Much needed campaign by @keep.fish.wet and @wildsteelheadcoalition, with artwork by @confluence.collective ~~~ #Repost ・・・ The Wild Steelhead Fishery is in Our Hands. We as anglers have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of each fish we encounter. The Steelhead In Our Hands campaign is a collaborative effort by @keep.fish.wet and @wildsteelheadcoalition, with artwork by @confluence.collective to empower every angler with ways they can lower catch-and-release mortality by managing individual impact, and collectively improve the fishery. Link in bio for more info. #steelheadinourhands #sioh #wildsteelhead #keepfishwet #keepemwet #wildsteelheadcoalition #wildsteelheadnowornever #confluencecollective #everybodyonthewater #steelhead #catchandrelease #fish #fishing #flyfishing #sportfishing #fishinglife #science #bestpractices #grassroots #advocate #advocacy #nonprofit #support #community #bethechange https://www.instagram.com/p/CitHFYNJYoO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Super excited about this event. ~~~ #Repost @keep.fish.wet ・・・ Come join us on Thursday, Sept 15, 2022, at the Patagonia store in Freeport, Maine. We are so stoked to use this event to build community around how simple actions can help create more resilient recreational fisheries against climate change (and a slew of other threats). There will be Patagonia Provisions to sample and some great raffle prizes that are definitely fish-themed. Use the link in our bio to RSVP. ••• 📷 #3 @jjamesjoiner 📷 #4 @andrew_burr #keepfishwet #keepemwet #catchandrelease #fish #fishing #flyfishing #sportfishing #fishinglife #science #bestpractices #grassroots #advocate #advocacy #nonprofit #support #community #climatechange #climateaction #maine #newengland #bethechange https://www.instagram.com/p/CiTSlu8JydV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Largest enrollment yet in my Fish Conservation class [started with ~ 60 in 2009, and now over 180]. Stoked! ~~~ #umass #umassamherst #fish #fishconservation #university #teachtoinspire https://www.instagram.com/p/CiLjf-8pO4f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Awesome golden dorado belt buckle by Taf Schaefer Designs. Use the link in my bio to check out the rest of her amazing art. ~~~ #fish #fishing #goldendorado #handcrafted #fishart https://www.instagram.com/p/ChTBHm_Jtjk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Positive vibes, familiar faces, sharing about @keep.fish.wet and digging deep into the history of fly fishing at @flyfishmuseum Fly Fishing Festival ~~~ #flyfishing #fish #share #history #payitforward #conservation #patagonia #patagoniaflyfishing #itsallhomewater #wildfishactivism #standforthewatersyoustandin #keepfishwet https://www.instagram.com/p/ChPe-Ctu63t/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Casselberry (PhD candidate in my lab) who received the Gruber Presentation Award at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Elasmobranch Society. Well done, Grace! ~~~ #shark #sharks #elasmobranch #sharkscience #science #depredation #hammerhead #tarpon #florida #floridakeys #aes2022 #umass #noaa #noaanancyfoster https://www.instagram.com/p/CguDql9u5jC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you are in Islamorada, Florida, and on the water, please be on the lookout for one of our satellite tags. See below and images for details. ~~~ #Repost @gacasselberry ・・・ 🚨🚨Shark tag on the loose in the Florida Keys!🚨🚨 A satellite tag from one of our great hammerhead sharks just popped off by Tea Table Key Channel near #Islamorada and #UpperMatecumbeKey. Possibly on land. Cash reward available upon return. Data from this tag will help researchers from @umass and @flkeysaquariumencounters learn more about great hammerhead migrations to and from the Keys. Together with @bonefishtarpontrust we’ll improve our understanding of Atlantic tarpon and great hammerhead predator-prey dynamics. Please share widely and keep an eye out during spiny lobster mini season. If found contact Grace Casselberry 267-614-8961 or Aquarium Encounters 305-407-3262 and ask for April. #shark #SharkWeek #hammerhead #FloridaKeys #NancyFosterScholars @noaasanctuaries @umasscns #KeyWest #tarpon #GetOutside #FLStateParks @keep.fish.wet https://www.instagram.com/p/CgfdmpOpHrK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sharing time, sharing stories, and chasing bass ~~~ #gratitude #NoFishDryJuly #itsallhomewater #getoutside #optoutside #local #explore #fish #fishing #flyfishing #bass #bassfishing #supfishing #sup #perspective #findyourSightLine https://www.instagram.com/p/CgNIpwaJsEJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

No campfire, no problem. ~~~ #optoutside #backpacking #camping #improvise #adapt #appalachiantrail #growthmindset #solutions #experience #explore #perspective https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCdNWCO8zU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Escape, reconnect, and recharge ~~~ #optoutside #nature #naturetherapy #backpacking #livesimply #appalachiantrail #family #perspective #findyoursightline https://www.instagram.com/p/CgAtYIjML3n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Honored and stoked to be on the @silvercoreinc podcast to share about Keep Fish Wet. It was so much fun chatting with @bader.trav, and a huge thanks to @patfish for making the connection. Use the link in bio to check out the podcast. It’s on YouTube too. ~~~ #fish #fishing #podcast #flyfishing #keepfishwet #nofishdryjuly #science #fisheries #fisheriesscience #conservation #education https://www.instagram.com/p/CfpAg9Cpv4I/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Bass patrol ~~~ #NoFishDryJuly #ItsAllHomeWater #standforthewatersyoustandin #fish #flyfishing #bass #bassonthefly #local #perspective https://www.instagram.com/p/CfmyLgKJHzt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Grateful for home waters ~~~ #itsallhomewater #standforthewatersyoustandin #stream #local #explore #localexplorer #keepitsimple #livesimply #wildfishactivism #brooktrout #tenkara #gratitude #perspective https://www.instagram.com/p/CfEblb7uLB2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sorting through old hard drives and stumbled across some images from an amazing multi-day hike on the Serengeti during the wildebeest migration (and it wasn’t just wildebeest that were on the move). Humbling experience. ~~~ #africa #explore #travel #serengeti #hike #byfoot #getoutside #wildebeest #zebra #hyenas #perspective https://www.instagram.com/p/CeeQMrWuV5C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happening Now: In the northern India state of Uttarakhand, the government has given an ultimatum to vacate villages in the catchment of the 120 MW Vyasi hydroelectric project on the Yumuna River. In the village of Lohari alone, 90 families will be forced to leave. In addition to these immediate impacts on communities, the environmental impacts are immense, not to mention the high risk of building hydroelectric projects in a region such as the Himalayas that are very prone to earthquakes, cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides. Hydroelectric dams are not ‘green’, nor are they socially and culturally responsible. There are alternatives and we cannot continue to hold on to historical agreements when the we have grown wiser to the human and environmental costs of dams. Just insane! ~~~ #damnation #injustice #india #uttarakhand #justwrong @patagonia_flyfish @patagonia @the_explorers_club @pahari_chhora https://www.instagram.com/p/CcIxSxXrG60/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some days really stick out more than others. On Holi (ancient Hindu festival day) and after being blessed by a ‘baba’, I was humbled by what the Sarayu and Kali Rivers had to offer me. What an amazing experience shared with some wonderful friends. ~~~ 📷 @brianirwinmedia #explore #india #holi #mahseer #goldenmahseer #river #fish #flyfishing #perspective #humble #itsallhomewater https://www.instagram.com/p/CbQq-RIJ_si/?utm_medium=tumblr