Greetings from the Jersey Shore! The American Fisheries Society, President Steve McMullin and the Mid-Atlantic Chapter are excited to host the 148^{th<\/sup> AFS Annual Meeting at the Atlantic City Convention Center from August 19 \u2013 23, 2018. Atlantic City will be a fantastic location for this year\u2019s conference, with plenty to see and do. \u00a0From beaches and boardwalks, to fishing and amusement parks, Atlantic City has something for everyone. \u00a0We hope that this year\u2019s theme, \u201cCommunicating the Science of Fisheries Conservation to Diverse Audiences\u201d will stimulate a wide range of sessions encompassing the extensive diversity of fisheries, professionals, disciplines and issues represented within the society.\u00a0 We have a wide range of symposia topics, and will solicit contributed papers and posters encompassing the broad diversity within fisheries that will benefit a range of audiences with the aim of advancing the science of fisheries ecology, conservation, and management.<\/p>\n}

SYMPOSIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Symposia proposals<\/strong>\u00a0are now closed. See accepted symposia proposals<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
• If accepted, organizers must submit a complete list of confirmed presentations and titles by March 9, 2018<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
• Abstracts for Symposium oral presentations<\/strong> must be submitted by April 3, 2018<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  NOW CLOSED<\/p>\n

  CONTRIBUTED PAPERS AND POSTERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Those who wish to present in Contributed Papers<\/strong> or Poster <\/strong>sessions at the 2018 AFS meeting are required to submit abstracts by April 3, 2018<\/strong>. This includes Student Presentations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Confirmation of acceptance or refusal of abstracts will be communicated by April 18, 2018<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Student presentations will be considered for a \u201cbest presentation\u201d award if the student fills out additional application paperwork available here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NOW CLOSED<\/p>\n

    AFS does not waive registration fees for presenters at symposia or contributed papers sessions or workshops.<\/p>\n

    Registration<\/a> is now open; register early<\/strong> for cost savings.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONTACTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Symposia Chair:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Daphne Munroe
    \n<\/em><\/strong>Rutgers University, Haskin Shellfish Research Lab
    \nTel: 856-785-0074
    \nEmail: dmunroe@hsrl.rutgers.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

    Contributed Sessions Chair:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Justin Davis
    \n<\/em><\/strong>Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
    \nTel: 860-424-4181
    \nEmail: justin.davis@ct.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

    Posters Chair:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Jason Vokoun
    \n<\/em><\/strong>University of Connecticut, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation Center
    \nTel: 860-486-0141
    \nEmail: jason.vokoun@uconn.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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