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The Physiology Section of the AFS has been promoting excellence in the science of fish physiology for over three decades.

ICBF 2026

The biennial International Congress on the Biology of Fish (ICBF) will be held July 12-16, 2026 at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Visit www.icbf2026.com for the most up-to-date information.

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Silent Auction at ICBF

Please consider bringing an item to contribute to the ICBF Silent Auction. The AFS Physiology Section is excited to announce that the Silent Auction is

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What Do AFS Physiology Section Members Do?

Organize Meetings

We organize the International Congress on the Biology of Fish, the premier meeting on fish physiology.

Support Students

We invest in the next generation of fish physiologists by supporting research and professional development opportunities.

Build Community

We cultivate a global community of fish physiologists and champion our field, our scientists, and our contributions.

Other AFS News

Proposed AFS Constitution and Rules Revisions
For review before a vote by the membership at the Business Meeting in Columbus, Ohio, on September 1, 2026. Constitution Constitution – Marked-up Version ARTICLE I: Names and Objectives The name of the corporation is the AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY, hereinafter called the SOCIETY. The term “Society” refers to the corporation as a whole and to its central functions and products; except in the aggregate, it does not refer to the corporation’s organizational units or to...Read more
New Title: Fish Hatchery Management, 3rd Edition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2026 Contact: Kurt West American Fisheries Society kwest@fisheries.org American Fisheries Society Announces Release of Landmark Book Title, Fish Hatchery Management, 3rd Edition The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is proud to announce the release of its newest book, Fish Hatchery Management, 3rd edition. AFS is excited to make this significant title available to the fish culture community.This much-anticipated third edition provides crucial updates to the original groundbreaking edition of Fish Hatchery...Read more
AFS Opposes Stifling of U.S. Scientific Progress in Federal Financial Assistance Rules Proposal
(Click for PDF version) July 9, 2026 Mr. Russell VoughtDirectorOffice of Management and BudgetExecutive Office of the President725 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20503  Via regulations.gov Re: Proposed Rule, Federal Financial Assistance, Docket OMB-2026-0034  Dear Mr. Vought: The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is the world’s oldest and largest professional society of fisheries and aquatics researchers and managers, founded in 1870. The society promotes scientific research and sustainable management of fisheries resources, publishes five of the world’s...Read more
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