Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences NEWS

Call for Papers: Community Action for Contaminant Research / Appel à communications : Action communautaire pour la recherche sur les contaminants

Alysa Czenze — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:31:35 GMT

A new collection of papers in Contaminants, Environment, and Society will
bring together articles highlighting community leadership in contaminant research, recognizing that many contaminant questions, concerns, and inquiry begin at a local scale.

We invite articles that showcase research where communities (i.e., community
members, Indigenous communities, other localized or marginalized communities) have responded to contaminant questions spanning human, wildlife, and environmental dimensions. Articles about contaminants research driven by community priorities and questions are also welcome.

For more information, visit https://cdnsciencepub.com/topic/ces-community-action

Une nouvelle collection d'articles dans « Contaminants, Environment, and Society » rassemblera des articles mettant en avant la direction communautaire dans la recherche sur les contaminants, reconnaissant que de nombreuses questions, préoccupations et enquêtes sur les contaminants commencent à l'échelle locale.

Nous invitons les auteurs à soumettre des articles présentant des recherches dans lesquelles des communautés (c'est-à-dire des membres de la communauté, des communautés autochtones, d'autres communautés localisées ou marginalisées) ont répondu à des questions sur les contaminants touchant les dimensions humaine, faunique et environnementale. Les articles sur la recherche sur les contaminants motivée par les priorités et les questions des communautés sont également les bienvenus.

Pour plus d'informations, consultez le site https://cdnsciencepub.com/topic/ces-community-action

Help Create Canada Water Week by Signing the Petition / Contribuez à la création de la Semaine de l'eau au Canada en signant la pétition

Alysa Czenze — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:59:48 GMT

Each year Toronto Metropolitan University’s Bruce Fellowships in Canadian Freshwater Policy offers opportunities for a group of graduate students to work on submissions to learn about water policy and the policy process in Canada.

With World Water Day approaching, Bruce Fellows and TMU students have submitted an e-petition to the House of Commons to mobilize support and awareness around the UN’s World Water Day and pass a national resolution to formally establish a Canada Water Week. Recognizing that celebrations and activities around World Water Day has mobilized individuals and groups in Canada for a number of years, our e-petition is based on the increasing need for water awareness, literacy, education, engagement and action by making Canada Water Week official!

We have 30 days to gather signatures. We need everyone’s help to mobilize support. World Water Day 2026 presents an opportunity for the resolution to be tabled and passed in the House of Commons to formally establish Canada Water Week. You can sign the petition here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-7165

Thank you for your support!

Michael Goffin

Bruce Water Policy Fellow Executive in Residence

Toronto Metropolitan University

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Chaque année, les bourses Bruce en politique canadienne relative à l'eau douce de l'Université métropolitaine de Toronto offrent à un groupe d'étudiants diplômés la possibilité de travailler sur des soumissions afin d'en apprendre davantage sur la politique relative à l'eau et le processus politique au Canada.

À l'approche de la Journée mondiale de l'eau, les boursiers Bruce et les étudiants de l'Université métropolitaine de Toronto ont soumis une pétition électronique à la Chambre des communes afin de mobiliser le soutien et la sensibilisation autour de la Journée mondiale de l'eau des Nations unies et d'adopter une résolution nationale visant à établir officiellement une Semaine de l'eau au Canada. Conscients que les célébrations et les activités organisées autour de la Journée mondiale de l'eau mobilisent depuis plusieurs années des individus et des groupes au Canada, notre pétition électronique repose sur le besoin croissant de sensibilisation, d'éducation, d'engagement et d'action en faveur de l'eau, en officialisant la Semaine de l'eau au Canada !

Nous avons 30 jours pour recueillir des signatures. Nous avons besoin de l'aide de tous pour mobiliser le soutien. La Journée mondiale de l'eau 2026 offre l'occasion de présenter et d'adopter la résolution à la Chambre des communes afin d'instaurer officiellement la Semaine de l'eau au Canada. Vous pouvez signer la pétition ici : https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-7165.

Merci de votre soutien !

Michael Goffin

Bruce Water Policy Fellow Executive in Residence

Université métropolitaine de Toronto

Call for Applications: Editors-in-Chief, Environmental Reviews / Appel à candidatures : rédacteurs en chef, revues environnementales

Alysa Czenze — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:05:06 GMT

Environmental Reviews is looking for two Editors-in-Chief to succeed Dr. John Smol.

The Editors-in-Chief are responsible for curating journal content, shaping editorial priorities, and guiding journal development. For more information about the role and journal, please visit https://cdnsciencepub.com/do/10.1139/news.2026.02.19.02/full/

Applications and nominations are due by May 30, 2026.

Environmental Reviews recherche deux rédacteurs en chef pour succéder au Dr John Smol.

Les rédacteurs en chef sont chargés de sélectionner le contenu de la revue, de définir les priorités éditoriales et d'orienter le développement de la revue. Pour plus d'informations sur le poste et la revue, veuillez consulter le site https://cdnsciencepub.com/do/10.1139/news.2026.02.19.02/full/.

Les candidatures et les nominations doivent être soumises avant le 30 mai 2026.

FACETS Co-Editor in Chief / Co-rédacteur en chef de FACETS

Alysa Czenze — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:33:24 GMT

FACETS is excited to share that Dr. Philip Loring is joining FACETS as a third Co-Editor-in-Chief, alongside Drs. Fanie Pelletier and Claire Jardine. Philip is the Global Director of Human Dimensions Science at The Nature Conservancy, where his work sits at the intersection of food systems, sustainability, social justice, and the social and cultural dimensions of environmental challenges.

His strong social science background will be a huge asset as FACETS continues to grow and expand further into the social sciences. They’re really looking forward to working with him!

As always, feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more about what’s ahead. FACETS is still recruiting for another co-EiC position to succeed Dr. Fanie Pelletier; more information can be found here.

FACETS est ravi d'annoncer que le Dr Philip Loring rejoint FACETS en tant que troisième co-rédacteur en chef, aux côtés des Drs Fanie Pelletier et Claire Jardine. Philip est directeur mondial des sciences humaines chez The Nature Conservancy, où son travail se situe à la croisée des systèmes alimentaires, de la durabilité, de la justice sociale et des dimensions sociales et culturelles des défis environnementaux.

Sa solide formation en sciences sociales sera un atout considérable pour FACETS, qui continue de se développer et de s'étendre dans le domaine des sciences sociales. L'équipe est impatiente de travailler avec lui !

Comme toujours, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur ce qui vous attend. FACETS recrute toujours pour un autre poste de co-rédacteur en chef afin de succéder au Dr Fanie Pelletier ; vous trouverez plus d'informations ici.

FACETS Call for ECR Editors / Appel à candidatures pour les rédacteurs en chef CDC de FACETS

Alysa Czenze — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:23:15 GMT

FACETS is inviting early career researchers to join our editorial board as ECR Editors. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about peer-review and contribute to the growth and development of the journal. The ECR Editor role will also provide opportunities to work closely with members of the editorial board and the Editors-in-Chief. The deadline to apply is March 9th, 2026.

You can find more details about the role, eligibility criteria, term, and how to apply here: https://cdnsciencepub.com/do/10.1139/news.2026.01.21/full/

FACETS invite les chercheurs en début de carrière à rejoindre notre comité de rédaction en tant que rédacteurs CDC. Il s'agit d'une opportunité passionnante d'en apprendre davantage sur l'évaluation par les pairs et de contribuer à la croissance et au développement de la revue. Le poste de rédacteur CDC offre également la possibilité de travailler en étroite collaboration avec les membres du comité de rédaction et les rédacteurs en chef. La date limite de candidature est fixée au 9 mars 2026.

Vous trouverez plus de détails sur le rôle, les critères d'éligibilité, la durée du mandat et les modalités de candidature ici : https://cdnsciencepub.com/do/10.1139/news.2026.01.21/full/

SP²ARK Fellowship Program

Alysa Czenze — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:12:25 GMT

As a member organization of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), three Early Career or Student SCAS members will be eligible to participate in an innovative science communication and policy training program: Scientists Promoting Policy, Access, Research, and Knowledge (SP²ARK). The SP²ARK program is supported by the NSF-funded The EVOLVED project that is building programming and infrastructure for CASS to broaden participation in aquatic sciences.

Program Overview: The SP²ARK Fellowship is a 6-month intensive training program from November 2024 to June 2025. It aims to build a diverse network of skilled science communicators among early-career members of CASS societies.

Key Details:

Who: Early-career aquatic scientists (graduate students, Postdocs, and equivalent) who are members of any CASS society. While the policy training is US-specific, the tools covered are applicable globally, and we welcome applicants from all locations.
When: Program runs from November 2024 to June 2025; applications due October 1, 2024, with notification by November 1, 2024.
Where: Online, with regular monthly virtual sessions plus additional sessions for special topics throughout the year.
Goal: To equip 30 SP²ARK Fellows with advanced science communication skills and build a network of early career CASS leaders.

Program Content: The SP²ARK program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering:

Creating effective audience connections
Developing strong narrative frameworks
Handling challenging conversations
Engaging with policy matters
Media training
Environmental justice issues

The Training Team: The program is led by a core team of four experts with backgrounds in government affairs, marine ecology, fisheries research, and aquatic invasive species management. Their combined expertise spans scientific research, policy, media, and creative science communication, ensuring a comprehensive and innovative training experience. There will also be featured guest speakers across the fellowship program.

Benefits for Participants and CASS:

Develop practical skills in science communication
Enhance ability to communicate science for policy impact
Leadership development
Strengthen networks within and across CASS societies
Increase capacity for effective public engagement within our aquatic science community

To Apply:

Applications open now through October 1, 2024
Fill out the application form, including a personal statement and information about your interests and/or expertise within aquatic sciences

We believe SP²ARK aligns perfectly with CASS's mission to promote the importance and value of aquatic sciences. By investing in our early-career members' communication skills, we're strengthening the voice of aquatic sciences in public discourse and policy-making.

For more detailed information about the program, including eligibility criteria and the application process, please contact: sp2ark.fellows@gmail.com

This opportunity is funded by the National Science Foundation (Award #2233789).

Links:

Application: https://forms.gle/XUv2vUiQN7bktvft9
Website: https://storymaps.com/stories/200848fa16f44d148072cb60d4b4fb96
For more information: sp2ark.fellows@gmail.com

Call for Applications: Co-Editor-in-Chief, FACETS

Alysa Czenze — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:04:54 GMT

FACETS is looking for a Co-Editor-in-Chief to help manage the body of interdisciplinary work submitted to the journal, and to provide leadership as the journal seeks to expand its scope to include more interdisciplinary social science research. FACETS currently has two Co-Editors-in-Chief who work together to lead and grow the journal, bringing the total to three with the addition of this role. Co-Editor-in-Chief is a volunteer position.

The journal

FACETS is Canada’s first multidisciplinary open access science journal. Established in 2016, it is published by Canadian Science Publishing, Canada's independent, not-for-profit publisher of international scientific journals. FACETS is the official journal of the Royal Society of Canada’s Academy of Science, and is also affiliated with the Canadian Science Policy Centre, the Canadian Society of Ecology and Evolution, the Canadian Society of Vertebrate Palaeontology, and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences.

FACETS publishes rigorously vetted multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, much of which seeks to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). FACETS primarily features original research, but also accommodates reviews, retrospectives, thought pieces, and articles on the application of scientific knowledge to policy, industry, management, and public interests.

The role

The Co-Editor-in-Chief is responsible for curating journal content, shaping editorial priorities, and guiding journal development. This involves:

working with the journal team on editorial priorities and journal direction, and on strategies to grow the journal, enhance its reputation, and attract high-quality content;

applying their expertise to help the journal team propel FACETS' growth in integrative social science research;

working with a group of Senior Editors to uphold the high quality of articles published in the journal by maintaining editorial standards and advising on manuscripts during peer review as needed;

selecting and working with a board of editors who represent the diverse disciplines and populations the journal serves, particularly those with the appropriate expertise in integrative social science research;

holding the journal to a high standard of peer review and ethical best practice in research and reporting;

building relationships and working with journal stakeholders to expand author and reviewer pools that include more diverse voices and perspectives.

The Co-Editor-in-Chief reports to the Executive Editor-in-Chief at Canadian Science Publishing.

What we’re looking for

The ideal Co-Editor-in-Chief for FACETS:

has direct experience with social science methods and interdisciplinary research (familiarity working with Indigenous communities and knowledges would be helpful but not necessary for this role);
cultivates a broad network of contacts and collaborators, and can be a confident champion for the journal within their own circles and when reaching out to new, previously excluded or untapped communities;
has experience as an editor, and is deeply familiar with research, peer review, and publication ethics;
supports open science and actively seeks to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility within their sphere;
is an effective communicator with a collaborative work style; and
can dedicate time on a regular basis to help grow a thriving and dynamic journal.

Canadian Science Publishing is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), and seeks to ensure that journal editorial boards reflect the diverse identities and characteristics of its research communities. We encourage applicants to highlight any additional information about their background that would contribute to this diversity of perspective and lived experience.

Applications should include:

Full CV
A letter (maximum 2 pages) including:
a summary of your editorial experience and why you are interested in this role
a brief description of your vision and goals for the journal over the next few years, including how you would build on the journal's success and how you would promote EDIA within the journal

Applications and nominations are due by May 1, 2024.

The term start and length of term are negotiable.

Applications and nominations should be sent to Jenny Crick (jenny.crick@cdnsciencepub.com).

Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conferences 21-23 May 2024 Inbox

Alysa Czenze — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:20:01 GMT

This information is being forwarded on behalf of the organizers.

Ces informations sont transmises au nom des organisateur(trice)s.

The First Nations University of Canada, University of Regina, File Hills Tribal Council is excited to announce the 2024 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference will take place at First Nations University of Canada, the University of Regina, and the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Centre May 21 through 23, 2024.

They invite you to come together to honour ancestral knowledge, explore cutting-edge research, and connect with Indigenous scholars.

The overarching theme of this year’s conference is Evidence-based approaches to Indigenous Knowledge and Science. Presentations are particularly requested for research addressing the conference session themes:

Authentic and inclusive approaches to discovery and teaching
Engaging youth in STEM
Indigenous engagement with water, land, and the environment
Relationships, partnerships, and sharing knowledges in a good way
Open sessions on other topics.

Their featured plenary speakers include:

Professor Gregory Cajete, Tewa Indian from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico Native American Studies and Language Literacy Sociocultural Studies Scholar, the University of New Mexico;

Elder AJ Felix, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Pipe Carrier and Firekeeper for Treaties 1-11, Nêhiyawak Elder, and Cree translator;

Dr. Jessica Hernandez, Binnizá and Maya Ch'orti', Indigenous Scholar, Scientist, Author of Fresh Banana Leaves, and Community Advocate in the Pacific Northwest;

Banquet speaker, Actor Alyssa Wapanatâhk, nehiyaw-iskwew (cree woman) from Bigstone Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory, and star of Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy (2023), as well as Bones Of Crows (2023), and CW’s Riverdale.

For more information and registration options, please contact them through https://event.fourwaves.com/2024tiisc/pages

Preferred registration closes 25 March 2024

Recognizing the work of Dr. Jeff Hutchings

Alysa Czenze — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:53:55 GMT

To recognize the work of Dr. Jeff Hutchings, co-founder of SCAS, our partner Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) presents two collections:

The first is a retrospective of Dr. Hutchings’ publications across several CSP journals. The papers in this collection are freely available until June 3, 2024 and can be accessed at: https://cdnsciencepub.com/topic/jeff-hutchings-retrospective

The second will be a collection of new research inspired by or aligning with Dr. Hutchings’ work on life histories, fisheries science, and science policy. For the full scope and details on how to submit an Abstract, please visit: https://cdnsciencepub.com/topic/jeff-hutchings-tribute

SCAS 2024 Student/ECP Lunch & Learn: Creating your go-to research overview

Alysa Czenze — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:37:25 GMT

When: Thursday, February 22, 12:30-1:30pm

Room: Barkers Point A

“What do you research?” A seemingly simple question, or not. Whether you’re describing what you plan to do, what you did, or what happened, communicating your research takes thought and reflection. Students and early-career professionals are invited to a lunch-hour event where breakout groups will discuss and craft content to use or build upon to communicate their research.

Breakout groups will commence by 1 pm, following time dedicated for socializing over lunch. The groups will be led by:

Nathanael Bergbusch, PhD student, University of Waterloo

Natalie Rideout, PhD student, University of New Brunswick

Hannah Harrison, Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University

Natalie Sopinka, Journal Development Specialist, Canadian Science Publishing

Please note this event is limited to 55 participants.

Co-organized by the SCAS Student and Early-Career Professional Committee, Canadian River Institute Student Leadership Committee, and Canadian Science Publishing.

SCAS Board Elections / Élections au conseil d'administration du SCSA

Alysa Czenze — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:19:42 GMT

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Do you want to get involved in Canada’s leading scientific society for the excellence, integration, and dissemination of expert knowledge in fisheries, limnology, and aquatic sciences? Put your name forward for the upcoming SCAS Board elections! We will be electing individuals into the following positions: Vice-President, Member-at-large, Secretary, and Early Career and Student representatives. Please see a description of duties for the positions here: https://osf.io/btzcm If you are interested in nominating yourself or an SCAS member for any of these positions, please send an email to Steve Cooke (Steven.Cooke@carleton.ca), SCAS President. Please include your Name, Board position of interest, and two paragraphs that provide a) a brief biography and, b) your interest in this position. Nominations will be accepted until Dec 8, 2023. An elections sub-committee will evaluate nominations and determine the slate of nominees by early Jan. 2024, with elections to be held virtually in the 3rd week of Jan. Positions will commence at the AGM in Fredericton in 2024 (attendance not required). Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Steven.Cooke@carleton.ca for more information!

Dr. Steve Cooke

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Voulez-vous vous impliquer dans la principale société scientifique canadienne pour l'excellence, l'intégration et la diffusion des connaissances spécialisées dans les domaines de la pêche, de la limnologie et des sciences aquatiques ? Présentez votre candidature aux prochaines élections du conseil d'administration de la SCSA ! Nous élirons des personnes pour les postes suivants : Vice-président(e), membre à titre personnel, secrétaire et représentant(e) des étudiants et des jeunes professionnels. Vous trouverez une description des fonctions de ces postes à l'adresse suivante : https://osf.io/btzcm Si vous souhaitez proposer votre candidature ou celle d'un membre du SCSA à l'un de ces postes, veuillez envoyer un courriel à Steve Cooke (Steven.Cooke@carleton.ca), président du SCSA. Veuillez indiquer votre nom, le poste qui vous intéresse au sein du Conseil d'administration, ainsi que deux paragraphes présentant a) une brève biographie et b) l'intérêt que vous portez à ce poste. Les candidatures seront acceptées jusqu'au 8 décembre 2023. Un sous-comité des élections évaluera les candidatures et déterminera la liste des candidats au début de janvier 2024, et les élections se tiendront virtuellement au cours de la troisième semaine de janvier. Les postes seront créés lors de l'AGA qui se tiendra à Fredericton en 2024 (présence non requise). N'hésitez pas à contacter Steven.Cooke@carleton.ca pour plus d'informations !

Dr. Steve Cooke

Early career perspectives on the future of aquatic sciences

Alysa Czenze — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:09:11 GMT

Early career perspectives on the future of aquatic sciences

October 24, 2:30 pm EDT

Our next webinar features a panel of four early career professionals working in academic, government, and not-for-profit settings who will share their perspectives on the future of aquatic sciences in Canada. This moderated panel will allow for discussions of pressing issues in the aquatic sciences, research and policy needs, and how to support a diverse and collaborative community. Our panelists include:

Karl Lamothe (Aquatic Sciences Biologist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Ali Mokdad (Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Windsor)

Jess Reid (Key Biodiversity Areas Research Intern, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada)

Vanessa Swarbrick (Senior Science Advisor - Water and Watersheds, Government of Alberta)

Please register here : https://forms.gle/45HTtVuzXHnG7v3r9. A zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the event.

SCAS Fredericton 2024 Call for Abstracts / SCSA Fredericton 2024 Appel aux résumés

Alysa Czenze — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:29:05 GMT

SCAS/SCSA is pleased to announce that the call for abstracts is now open! Join us in Fredericton, February 21-24, 2024 for our conference “From the Source to the Sea”. The conference will be entirely in-person.

Abstract submission – and early bird prices – closes on November 10. Registration and abstract submission is available at https://event.fourwaves.com/scas-2024. We welcome presentations in either official language. Some travel awards will be available – please stay tuned for further information.

We have a fantastic list of sessions for you to present in and listen to! More information about each session is available at https://www.scas-scsa.ca/Sessions/. We encourage Indigenous participants to select any relevant session for their presentation, not just ones focusing on Indigenous perspectives.

Biogeochemistry of lakes, rivers and coastal waters
Aquatic food webs
Climate change
Cumulative effects and stressors
Fish, fisheries management and stock assessment
Anthropogenic impacts on water quality
From science to policy
Estuaries, coasts and oceans
Human dimensions
Long-term records
Advancing Indigenous knowledge systems in Canadian aquatic research and governance
Decolonising approaches to environmental and cultural flows in Canadian practice
Justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility Insights from the SCAS community
Genes, genetics and genomics in fish conservation and fisheries
Conservation behaviour
Cold-water refuges for fish: ensuring thermal resilience across riverscapes
Salmonids in a rapidly changing environment
A tribute to Dr. Jeffrey Hutchings
Fisheries management strategy decision making in the Anthropocene: emerging tools, techniques and worked examples.
New tricks for old dogs - ideas for more effective biomonitoring of aquatic ecosystems
Generating knowledge through community-based monitoring to support freshwater biodiversity in crisis
The Wolastoq: checking in on the past and present as we continue to work towards a healthy and resilient river
Toxic cyanobacteria: surface blooms and benthic proliferations in aquatic ecosystems
Troubleshooting technoscience: examining constraints and solutions when integrating underwater video cameras with telemetry in aquatic environments
Carbon and greenhouse gas dynamics in human-impacted waters

We look forward to seeing you in Fredericton!

Sincerely,

The organizing committee

scas.scsa.conference@gmail.com

SCSA/SCAS a le plaisir d’annoncer l’ouverture de l’appel à résumés pour sa conférence “De la Source à la Mer” du 21 au 24 Février 2024 à Fredericton (NB). La conférence se déroulera entièrement en personne.

La date limite pour la soumission des résumés – et le rabais pour inscription précoce – est le 10 novembre. L’inscription et la soumission des résumés se font via : https://event.fourwaves.com/scas-2024. Nous acceptons les présentations dans les deux langues officielles. Certaines récompenses de voyage seront disponibles – veuillez rester à l’écoute pour plus d’informations.

Cette année nous avons une formidable liste de sessions auxquelles vous pourrez participer! Les détails sur chaque session sont disponibles ici: https://www.scas-scsa.ca/Sessions/. Nous encourageant les participants autochtones à sélectionner n’importe quelle session pertinente à leur présentation, pas seulement celles sur les perspectives autochtones.

Biogéochimie des lacs, rivières et eaux côtières
Réseaux trophiques aquatiques
Changements climatiques
Effets culturels et facteurs de stress
Poissons, gestion des pêches et l’évaluation des stocks
Impacts anthropiques sur la qualité de l’eau
De la science aux politiques publiques
Estuaires, milieux côtiers et océans
Dimensions humaines
Données historiques
Avancer les systèmes des Savoirs Autochtones dans la recherche aquatique et la gouvernance au Canada
Approches décolonisatrices pour les flux environnementaux et culturels dans les pratiques canadiennes
Justice, équité, diversité, inclusion, et accessibilité – réflexions de la communauté SCSA
Les gènes, la génétique et la génomique pour la conservation et la pêche des poissons
Écologie comportementale
Refuges thermiques: assurer la résilience thermique des poissons à travers le paysage fluvial
Salmonidés face aux changements rapides de son environnement
Hommage au Dr. Jeffrey Hutchings
Processus de décisions sur la stratégie de gestion des pêches dans l’Anthropocène : outils émergeants, techniques et exemples pratiques
New tricks for old dogs – idées pour une biosurveillance plus efficace des écosystèmes aquatiques
Générer des connaissances à partir de programmes de surveillance communautaire pour faire face à la crise de la biodiversité en eaux douces
Le Wolastoq : vérifications sur le passé et le présent, dans le cadre de nos travaux vers une rivière résiliente et saine.
Les cyanobactéries toxiques : proliférations de surface et benthiques dans les écosystèmes aquatiques
Résolutions de problèmes en technoscience: examen des contraintes et solutions lors de l’intégration des caméras sous-marines en télémétrie des environnements aquatiques.
Dynamique du carbone et des gaz à effets de serre dans les eaux anthropisées

Nous avons hâte de recevoir vos résumés et de vous voir à Fredericton!

Le comité d’organisation

scas.scsa.conference@gmail.com

One Ocean Health - FACETS call for papers / One Ocean Health - Appel à articles de FACETS

Alysa Czenze — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:40:45 GMT

FACETS is excited to let you know of a new collection that is now open for submissions, called One Ocean Health. The goal of this One Ocean Health (OOH) collection is to develop a better understanding of climate change risks to ocean and animal health, develop new ways to monitor waste and pathogens, and to ensure prudent antimicrobial use. A major goal of OOH is to promote the sustainable use of ocean resources in the future. This collection is currently open and will be continually updated with relevant articles published in FACETS. The submission deadline is March 1, 2024. FACETS is an open access journal and one of our partner journals. The Guest Editors for this collection are Dr. Stefanie Colombo and Dr. Mark Fast. More information can be found here: https://www.facetsjournal.com/topic/one-ocean-health

FACETS est heureux de vous faire part d'une nouvelle collection qui est maintenant ouverte aux soumissions, appelée One Ocean Health. L'objectif de cette collection One Ocean Health (OOH) est de mieux comprendre les risques liés au changement climatique pour la santé des océans et des animaux, de développer de nouvelles méthodes de surveillance des déchets et des agents pathogènes, et de garantir une utilisation prudente des antimicrobiens. L'un des principaux objectifs de la collection OOH est de promouvoir l'utilisation durable des ressources océaniques à l'avenir. Cette collection est actuellement ouverte et sera continuellement mise à jour avec les articles pertinents publiés dans FACETS. La date limite de soumission est le 1er mars 2024. FACETS est une revue en libre accès et l'une de nos revues partenaires. Les éditeurs invités pour cette collection sont Stefanie Colombo et Mark Fast. Des informations complémentaires sont disponibles à l'adresse suivante : https://www.facetsjournal.com/topic/one-ocean-health

FACETS Call for Papers

Alysa Czenze — Tue, 09 May 2023 10:34:15 GMT

FACETS is looking for papers for a new collection based on our special session “Progress and Priorities for the Recovery of Aquatic Species at Risk” held at our 2023 conference! This session was co-organized by Christine Madliger, Steven Cooke, Trevor Pitcher, and Marco Rodriguez, all of whom are curating as guest editors for this collection. This collection highlights the diverse research and practice contributing to the recovery of species at risk across Canada, with an emphasis on aquatic species, both freshwater and marine. This collection is currently open and will be continually updated with relevant articles published in FACETS. The submission deadline is November 30, 2023. FACETS is an open access journal and one of our partner journals. More information can be found here: https://www.facetsjournal.com/topic/progress-and-priorities-for-the-recovery-of-aquatic-species-at-risk-in-canada

FACETS recherche des articles pour une nouvelle collection basée sur notre session spéciale "Progrès et priorités pour le rétablissement des espèces aquatiques en péril" qui s'est déroulée lors de notre conférence 2023 ! Cette session a été co-organisée par Christine Madliger, Steven Cooke, Trevor Pitcher et Marco Rodriguez, qui sont tous des éditeurs invités pour cette collection. Cette collection met en lumière les diverses recherches et pratiques contribuant au rétablissement des espèces en péril au Canada, en mettant l'accent sur les espèces aquatiques, tant d'eau douce que marine. Cette collection est actuellement ouverte et sera continuellement mise à jour avec les articles pertinents publiés dans FACETS. La date limite de soumission est le 30 novembre 2023. FACETS est une revue en libre accès et l'une de nos revues partenaires. De plus amples informations sont disponibles ici : https://www.facetsjournal.com/topic/progress-and-priorities-for-the-recovery-of-aquatic-species-at-risk-in-canada

Our SCAS Store is now live!

Alysa Czenze — Thu, 04 May 2023 19:51:31 GMT

Do you like our AMAZING SCAS logo? Did you want to order custom swag like a ball cap or shirt? SCAS merchandise is now available on our website! We’ve got everything from ball caps to fleece vests to t-shirts, so you can represent SCAS all year long! Check out what is on offer here in various colours, styles, sizes and gendered cuts. https://imprintedapparelstore.xyz/scas

Aimez-vous notre logo incroyable SCSA ? Voulez-vous commander des articles personnalisés comme une casquette ou une chemise ? Les articles SCSA sont désormais disponibles sur notre site web ! Nous avons tout ce qu'il faut, des casquettes aux gilets en laine polaire en passant par les t-shirts, pour que tu puisses représenter le SCSA tout au long de l'année ! Jetez un coup d'œil à ce qui est proposé ici en différentes couleurs, styles, tailles et coupes genrées. https://imprintedapparelstore.xyz/scas

Thank you to our SCAS 2023 Conference Sponsors!

Alysa Czenze — Tue, 02 May 2023 19:49:14 GMT

SCAS Elections Results!

Alysa Czenze — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:45:22 GMT

The election results are in and we are happy to announce that the following individuals will be joining the SCAS Board of Directors as of Feb 2023:

Erin Stewart – Student Representative (1 year)

Anas Mohamed Usoof – Early Career Researcher Representative (1 year)

Andrea Kirkwood – Member-at-Large (2 years)

Karen Smokorowksi – Vice-President (1 year)

The newly elected officials will join the other returning members of the Board:

Jerome Marty – Member-at-large

Josh Thienpont – Treasurer

John Lark – Secretary

Steve Cooke – President

Kerri Finlay – Past-President

Thank you to everyone who put their names forward for the elected positions, and to the membership for casting their votes! We are looking forward to another year of productive meetings to offer support to the Canadian Aquatic Sciences community through the provision of new and exciting events and opportunities for our members.

Sincerely,

Kerri Finlay

SCAS President (outgoing)

PETERS AND RIGLER AWARD DECISIONS

Alysa Czenze — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:45:04 GMT

The SCAS-SCSA committee has recently awarded the Robert H. Peters Award and the Frank H. Rigler Award for 2022. We would like to recognize Graydon McKee as the winner of the Peters Award and Dr. Beatrix Beisner as the winner of the Rigler Award.

Peters Award, winner: Graydon McKee

The Robert H. Peters Award recognizes the best aquatic sciences paper published in the preceding year by a Canadian student or a student working in Canada. The winner of the 2022 Peters Award is Graydon McKee, a recent graduate from Lakehead University. Graydon’s paper titled, “Alternative migratory strategies related to life history differences in the walleye (Sander vitreus)” was published in Movement Ecology (McKee et al. 2022). In the words of Graydon’s nominator, “Graydon’s work stands to make a significant contribution to understanding the inherent variation that exists within managed populations like fisheries, indicating that management strategies targeted at “a population” without recognizing this variation is unlikely to succeed, or alternatively, only potentially benefit one fraction of the population”.

Congratulations Graydon! We look forward to seeing more exciting publications in your research career!

Rigler Award, winner: Dr. Beatrix Beisner

The Frank H. Rigler Award recognizes and honours major achievements in the field of limnology by Canadians or those working in Canada. The 2023 Rigler awardee is Dr. Beatrix Beisner, professor at the University of Quebec at Montreal. Her research focuses on plankton community ecology, with research themes encompassing biodiversity and invasion ecology. Over her research career so far, Dr. Beisner has trained 14 postdoctoral fellows, 24 PhD students, and 28 MSc students, and published over 100 peer-reviewed articles that have had lasting impact on the field. Some of Dr. Beisner’s most significant contributions include work on aquatic community dynamics as they relate to climate change and the application of functional ecology in planktonic communities. Her paper on alternative stable states in ecology (Beisner et al. 2003) has been particularly well cited across disciplines. Dr. Beisner is an established leader in Canadian limnology and is currently the co-director of the Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Limnologie et Environnement Aquatique (GRIL) and has been instrumental in organizing annual meetings, collaborative research projects, and providing access to critical infrastructure for limnological research. The research that has emerged from GRIL is renowned across Canada and globally.

Congratulations Bea!! We look forward to seeing your plenary talk at SCAS in Montreal in Feb 2023!

Lauréat du Prix Peters: Graydon McKee

Le Prix Robert H. Peters distingue le meilleur article sur les sciences aquatiques publié l'année précédente par un étudiant canadien ou un étudiant travaillant au Canada. Le gagnant du prix Peters 2022 est Graydon McKee, récemment diplômé de l'Université Lakehead. L'article de Graydon est intitulé " Stratégies migratoires alternatives liées aux différences de cycle biologique chez le doré jaune (Sander vitreus) " et a été publié dans le journal Movement Ecology en 2022 (McKee et al. 2022). Selon la personne qui a proposé la candidature de Graydon, "le travail de Graydon contribuera de manière substantielle à la compréhension de la variation inhérente qui existe chez les populations régulées par les pêcheries, indiquant que les stratégies de régulation visant "une population" sans tenir compte de cette variation peuvent être inefficaces ou, au contraire, de ne profiter qu'à une fraction de la population".

Félicitations Graydon ! Nous sommes heureux de lire d'autres publications intéressantes dans votre carrière de scientifique!

Lauréate du Prix Rigler: Dr. Beatrix Beisner

Le Prix Frank H. Rigler distingue et honore des accomplissements exceptionnels dans le domaine de la limnologie par des Canadiens ou des personnes qui travaillent au Canada. La gagnante du prix Rigler 2023 est Beatrix Beisner, une professeure à l'Université du Québec à Montréal. Ses recherches se concentrent sur l'écologie des communautés planctoniques, avec des thèmes de recherche comprenant la biodiversité et l'écologie des invasions. Au cours de sa carrière scientifique, Docteure Beisner a entraîné 14 boursiers postdoctoraux, 24 étudiants en doctorat et 28 étudiants en maîtrise et a publié plus de 100 articles révisés par des pairs qui ont eu un impact considérable dans le domaine de la limnologie. Les contributions les plus importantes du Docteure Beisner comprennent des travaux sur la dynamique des communautés aquatiques en relation avec les changements climatiques et l'application de l'écologie fonctionnelle aux communautés planctoniques. Son article sur les états stables alternatifs en écologie (Beisner et al. 2003) a été particulièrement cité dans toutes les disciplines. Docteure Beisner est chef de file établi en limnologie canadienne et est actuellement co-directrice du Groupe de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Limnologie et Environnement Aquatique (GRIL). Elle a joué un rôle essentiel dans l'organisation des réunions annuelles, des projets de recherche en collaboration et a fourni l'accès à l'infrastructure critique pour la recherche en limnologie. La recherche réalisée par le GRIL est reconnue au Canada et dans le monde entier. Félicitations Bea !

Nous attendons avec intérêt de voir votre conférence plénière à la SCAS à Montréal en février 2023 !

STATEMENT ON CSP PARTNERSHIP

Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:16:45 GMT

The Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences (SCAS) and Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) are thrilled to announce our new partnership.

CSP is Canada’s largest not-for-profit scientific journal publisher, publishing several journals that connect with SCAS members, including: Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CJFAS), Canadian Journal of Zoology, Environmental Reviews, and FACETS. Our mutual respect for environmental science and its advancement in Canada make this collaboration natural and especially compelling.

We are both organizations that value world-class research and exceptional, peer-reviewed publications as a foundation for science communication. Our shared commitment to the development of a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just community underlies everything we do and fortifies our passion for evidence-informed decision making.

Thanks to this partnership, CSP will support SCAS through:

● continued sponsorship of the Frank Rigler Award and Stevenson Lectureship, including CJFAS submission invitations for recipients,

● webinars and other resources for early-career SCAS members interested in understanding the publication process,

● development of special issues and symposium proposals from SCAS members, with a particular interest in those organized by, or featuring, early-career members,

● promotion of SCAS members’ works on CSP communication channels, and

● discounted rates for subscriptions to CSP journals.

Dr. Kerri Finlay, President of SCAS:

“Canadian Aquatic Scientists have had a long history of publishing, editing, reviewing, and reading manuscripts in CSP journals. This formalized partnership further strengthens the relationship between the organizations and affirms our commitment to high-quality aquatic science research and early career support.”

Dr. Sherestha Saini, Managing Editor, Environmental Sciences Journals at CSP:

“This symbiotic partnership furthers the goals of aquatic research excellence and early-career researcher support that CSP and SCAS are both dedicated to achieving and sustaining. We are excited to continue championing integrity and innovation in environmental science alongside SCAS members that work so diligently to accomplish the same.”

About the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences

The Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences (SCAS) was formed in 2022 as an amalgamation of the Society of Canadian Limnologists (SCL) and the Canadian Conference of Fisheries Research (CCFFR). SCAS strives to be the leading scientific society for the excellence, integration, and dissemination of expert knowledge in fisheries, limnology, and aquatic sciences.

About Canadian Science Publishing

Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) is Canada’s independent, not-for-profit leader in mobilizing science, making sure it is easy to discover, use, and share. Featuring content from a global community of researchers, CSP is Canada’s largest publisher of scientific journals, publishing 22 peer-reviewed journals that cover the natural and physical sciences and engineering.

NEW WEBSITE FOR A NEW ORGANIZATION!

Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:15:50 GMT

We are beyond excited to announce the launch of our shiny new website!

Please feel free to navigate around the site, where you’ll find useful information on how to join, upcoming meetings, and lots of other great things we have in the works (and have archived from our previous two societies).

And don’t forget to let us know what you think if you have suggestions/ideas! Just send us an e-mail at SocCanAquatSci@gmail.com!