Catch-and-release can be an effective way to reduce impacts on recreationally targeted species, however just claiming “I already practice catch-and-release” isn’t good enough. There is a growing body of science that shows that how an angler fights, handles, and releases their fish can greatly impact whether their fish swims away healthy or not. Using science… Continue reading Best Practices for Catch-and-Release – Each Fish Matters
Author: Dr. Andy Danylchuk
In the Wake of Golden Dorado: Putting Science Behind Conservation and Management
Golden dorado are an iconic fish species of Neotropical watersheds. They are fierce predators that likely play an important ecological role in the waters they inhabit. Of course, their explosive strike, leaps, and beautiful colors put them on the bucket list of many anglers, with the recreational fishery helping to support the economy of local… Continue reading In the Wake of Golden Dorado: Putting Science Behind Conservation and Management