You qualify for this membership if you are a student enrolled full-time in an approved educational institution. Part-time students or persons who were previously regular members are not eligible. The maximum allowed time is 7 years. After which membership is automatically changed to Young Professional. Benefits: all of the benefits as Regular Membership plus reduced Annual Meeting registration fee, and free access to AFS journals on line and InfoBase.
If you are a recent graduate, this category is for you! It is valid for five years after graduation. It was designed to give young working professionals Regular membership at a discounted rate. After five years the membership automatically changes to Regular membership. Benefits: subscription to monthly Fisheries magazine, special member prices for AFS journals, books and annual meeting registration; access to Membership Directory, professional certification
Designed for professionals who have held their degree for more than three years. Benefits: subscription to monthly Fisheries magazine, special member prices for AFS journals, books and annual meeting registration; access to Membership Directory, professional certification
Simply put, we appreciate the many years of service to fisheries and aquatic sciences. So, this category is designed to give our retired members an opportunity to continue to participate in the Society at a discounted rate. Benefits: all of the benefits as Regular Membership plus reduced Annual Meeting registration fee.
Make a good investment, be a member in good standing at all times! Dues $1000.00 with liftime subscriptions to Fisheries. Please contact us if you would like to join as Life Member with journal subscriptions option.
If you reside in a country considered as a developing nation this member type is for you. Benefits: all of the benefits as Regular Membership. Please click HERE to see a complete list of Developing Countries recognized by AFS.