These days information and ideas flow by so fast that it’s impossible for one individual to keep up to date. The fisheries science field is no exception. Only constant contact with colleagues can keep you on top of your profession. By joining AFS, you will have the opportunity to be in the mainstream of fisheries research, management, education and many other activities. There is no career investment that brings so many benefits at such low cost. Put all the benefits of AFS to work for you by becoming a member today!
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Professional Development
AFS offers its members many opportunities to share ideas and information: Annual meetings. AFS Chapter and Division meetings are ideal places to exchange information with colleagues. Contacts made at these meetings are critical for professional growth. Discipline sections. More than 30 interest-discipline Sections give members an opportunity to communicate with others in their area of specialization. Publications. AFS publishes four major peer-reviewed journals, available for members only. We are also a major publisher of reference works including textbooks, manuals and symposia proceedings. Members receive discount on these publications.
AFS offers its members many opportunities to share ideas and information:
Annual meetings. AFS Chapter and Division meetings are ideal places to exchange information with colleagues. Contacts made at these meetings are critical for professional growth.
Discipline sections. More than 30 interest-discipline Sections give members an opportunity to communicate with others in their area of specialization.
Publications. AFS publishes four major peer-reviewed journals, available for members only. We are also a major publisher of reference works including textbooks, manuals and symposia proceedings. Members receive discount on these publications.
AFS rewards the accomplishments of its members:
Awards. Society gives out many awards each year to recognize outstanding Society service and individual or subunit accomplishments and to honor outstanding contributions to fisheries science. Professional Certification. Applicants who meet specific educational requirements can become an Associate Fisheries Scientist, or with qualifying experience and accomplishments, a Certified Fisheries Scientist.
Awards. Society gives out many awards each year to recognize outstanding Society service and individual or subunit accomplishments and to honor outstanding contributions to fisheries science.
Professional Certification. Applicants who meet specific educational requirements can become an Associate Fisheries Scientist, or with qualifying experience and accomplishments, a Certified Fisheries Scientist.
A Chance to Serve
Members have opportunities to serve on committees, or as Chapter, Division, Section or Parent Society officers. By actively participation in AFS, you will strengthen your own professional skills, help improve the Fisheries science and constructively serve society at large.