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1 Communicating the Science of Fisheries Conservation to Diverse Audiences 148th AnnuAl Meeting AtlAntic city, new Jersey August 19-23, 2018 Visit KC FISHERIES.ORG Table of Contents Welcome to Atlantic City...2 Plenary Speakers...3 Preliminary Schedule of Major Events...4 Symposia, Contributed Papers & Poster Session Topics...7 Convention Center and Accommodations...8 Networking Events...10 Student Activities...11 Spawning Run & Splash and Dash...13 Tradeshow...14 Raffle and Silent Auction...15 Child Care...15 Continuing Education...15 Stakeholder Engagement...16 Attractions...17

2 Welcome to Atlantic City! The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Fisheries Society looks forward to your visit to the Jersey Shore for the Society s 148th Annual Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ from August 19 23, The meeting planning committee has been working tirelessly to plan an amazing conference, with a multitude of opportunities for everyone to get their fill of science and policy, networking, and of course, recreation. Just blocks from the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, awaits endless shopping, dining, and both indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Atlantic City Convention Center, with over 40 meeting rooms and nearly 500,000 square feet of exhibit space, is the perfect venue to hold the Society s largest annual event. The conference theme of Communicating the Science of Fisheries Conservation to Diverse Audiences is extremely relevant in this day and age, and our program will feature four plenary speakers who will share their thoughts with us on this topic. In addition, more than 80 symposia and 1,200 oral abstracts have been received covering a range of topics such as aquatic biodiversity, communication, climate impacts, contaminants, habitat, socio-economics, stock assessment, collaborative research, and much more. CONTACTS General Meeting Co-Chairs Jeff Brust Jeffrey.Brust@dep.nj.gov John Clark John.Clark@state.de.us Program Co-Chairs Justin Davis Justin.Davis@ct.gov Daphne Munroe dmunroe@hsrl.rutgers.edu Jason Vokoun Jason.Vokoun@uconn.edu Local Fundraising John Balletto jhballetto@aol.com Raffle Co-Chairs Roland Hagan rhagan@marine.rutgers.edu Mike Celestino Mike.Celestino@dep.nj.gov Registraton Sara Turner Sara.Turner@state.ma.us Communications Co-Chairs Jenny Tomko Jenny.Tomko@dep.nj.gov Stacy VanMorter Stacy.VanMorter@dep.nj.gov The exhibit hall will feature more than 80 vendors (some familiar, some new to our circle), and 144 poster presentations. Vendor exhibits and posters will be displayed all week, but be sure not to miss your opportunity to speak with the exhibitors and authors during the Monday evening Trade Show and Poster Networking Event. Other networking events will be held Sunday evening and Wednesday evening, featuring live music, local flavors, and 1,500-2,000 of your closest colleagues, just steps from the beach and boardwalk. Of course, we can t forget the Student Networking Event on Tuesday evening, which will include opportunities for mentoring and some special activities just for students. On top of all of this, our planning committee is also going the extra mile to include some new and special events, such as a working boat show, increased focus on stakeholder engagement, and a Student Quiz Bowl. Outside the conference itself, a world of opportunity awaits! Whether you prefer to expand your horizons through one of a dozen continuing education classes, relax with your toes in the sand, shop till you drop, or check out any of the myriad local attractions, Atlantic City has something for you. With miles of sandy beaches, the allure of the boardwalk, world class shopping and dining, and countless family friendly recreation activities, there is more than enough to do in your down time (and you may just want to plan an extra day or two). So, come enjoy the Jersey Shore at its finest. Can t wait to see you there! Jeff Brust General Meeting Co-Chair

3 Plenary Speakers Chris Oliver, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Chris Oliver is the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA and has been a member of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council for several years. He will be talking about Marine Fisheries Management in a Revised Governance System on Monday, August 20, 2018 in the morning. Mamie A. Parker, MA Parker & Associates Mamie A. Parker is the founder of MA Parker & Associates, a current member of the Chesapeake Conservancy and a former Assistant Director of Fisheries and Habitat Conservation at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She will be talking about Continuing Our Diversity and Inclusion Work with Courage, Conflict and Resiliency on Monday, August 20, 2018 in the morning. Dr. Bonnie McCay, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey Dr. Bonnie McCay is a Distinguished Professor Emerita and a Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor at Rutgers University. She will be talking about Perils and Promises of Participatory Fisheries Management, or What Good are Foxes in the Henhouse? on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in the morning Dr. Christine O Connell, Stony Brook University Dr. Christine O Connell is an Assistant Professor of Communications Science at the School of Journalism and the founding Director at the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University. She will be talking about Making Your Science Count on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in the morning.

4 Preliminary Schedule of Major Events Saturday August 18 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Continuing Education Workshops, including Beginning GIS and Introduction to R 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Registration Sunday August 19 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Continuing Education Workshops, including Accessing Ocean Observatory Systems, Leadership at All Levels, Advanced GIS, Bayesian Methods: Introduction to Bayesian Inference Using Gibbs Sampling, A Life Cycle of Scientific Communications, A Crash Course in Ageing and Age Validation of Finfish and Shellfish, Unleashing the Power of R as a Graphing Tool, Communicating Fisheries Science: How to Hook your Target Audience, Geolocation of Demersal Fish Using Archival Tagging Data, and Uncomfortable Conversations: Addressing Unintentional Bias in Fisheries 10:00 AM 4:30 PM Registration 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Speaker Check-in and AV Loading 12:00 PM 2:30 PM AFS Journal Editors Luncheon/Meeting 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Tradeshow Exhibit Move-in 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Poster Session Set-up 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Welcome to Atlantic City Networking Event at the Beach at the Steel Pier Monday August 20 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Registration 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Speaker Check--in and AV Loading 7:30 AM 5:30 PM Childcare and Mother Rooms Open 8:00 AM 9:40 AM Plenary and the Carl R. Sullivan Fishery Conservation Award Presentation 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Tradeshow Exhibit Move-in and Poster Session Set-up 10:00 AM 5:00 PM Symposia and Contributed Paper Sessions 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Silent Auction and Raffle

5 10:00 AM 8:30 PM Tradeshow, Poster Sessions, Cyber Café and Best Student Paper/Poster Symposium 3:30 PM 5:30 PM AFS Journal Editorial Board Meeting 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Hutton Oversight Committee Meeting 6:00 PM 8:30 PM Tradeshow and Poster Networking Event at Atlantic City Convention Center Tuesday August 21 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Registration 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Speaker Check-in and AV Loading 7:30 AM 5:30 PM Childcare and Mother Rooms Open 8:00 AM 9:20 AM Plenary and Prize Presentations 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Silent Auction and Raffle 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Tradeshow, Boat Show, Poster Session and Cyber Café 9:40 AM 5:00 PM Symposia and Contributed Paper Sessions 10:00 AM 4:30 PM The 1st Annual Student Quiz Bowl at the Atlantic City Convention Center 2:30 PM 3:30 PM AFS Book Editorial Board Meeting 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Fisheries Magazine Editorial Reception/Meeting 5:30 PM 9:30 PM Student Networking Event 1920s Theme at the Claridge Grand Ballroom Wednesday August 22 6:00 AM 8:00 AM Spawning Run and Carcass Crawl at the World Famous Atlantic City Boardwalk 6:50 AM 7:30 AM Splash and Dash NEW EVENT! in Atlantic Ocean at Boardwalk Hall 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Registration 7:00 AM 5:00 PM Speaker Check--in and AV Loading

6 7:30 AM 5:30 PM Childcare and Mother Rooms Open 8:00 AM 9:20 AM Plenary and Prize Presentations 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Silent Auction and Raffle 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Tradeshow, Boat Show, Poster Session and Cyber Café 9:40 AM 5:00 PM Symposia and Contributed Paper Sessions 1:40 PM 3:20 PM Student Mentoring Event at the Atlantic City Convention Center 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Tradeshow, Boat Show and Poster Takedown 3:40 PM 5:40 PM AFS Business Meeting 6:00 PM 10:15 PM Grand Networking Event at Bally s Beach Patio Thursday August 23 7:30 AM 12:00 PM Registration 7:30 AM 5:00 PM Speaker Check-in and AV Loading 7:30 AM 5:30 PM Childcare and Mother Rooms Open 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Symposia and Contributed Paper Sessions

7 Symposia, Contributed Papers, and Poster Session Topics We will have talks in more than 80 symposia and other contributed sessions, and a great diversity of poster submissions. Symposia and sessions will include a wide range of topics covering: Fisheries Compliance and Regulation Tagging and Telemetry Assessment Science Fisheries Habitat Issues Taxa-specific sessions on: o Sturgeon o Eel o Summer Flounder o Shad & River Herring o Horseshoe Crabs o Brook Trout o Lobster & Jonah Crabs o Black Sea Bass Genetics, Genomics & edna Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Communicating Science and Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Coupled Social-Ecological Dynamics in Fisheries Coastal Fisheries and Offshore Energy Development Estuarine Habitats & Fisheries Fisheries & Aquaculture Bycatch Early Life History Conservation Climate Impacts Fish Passage Introduced Species AFS and Science Policy A full list of symposia is available at

8 Convention Center and Accommodations Atlantic City Convention Center One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ (609) The Convention Center, designed to incorporate and reflect Atlantic City s seaside location, won the prestigious Award of Excellence in Architectural Design from the Pennsylvania Society of Architects. Regional decor is evident throughout the building, from the wave-inspired carpeting and granite flooring to the atrium s Rock Bar, an attractive setting for our 148th Annual Meeting. The Convention Center is right across the street from the Sheraton hotel, just minutes away from Bally s Resort and The Claridge, and is located less than a 10-minute walk from the NJ Transit Train Station. Explore 575,000 square feet of world-class shopping and dining at the Tanger Outlets, within walking distance of the Convention Center. The Convention Center and host hotels are located under 120 miles from three different airports; approximately 11 miles from Atlantic City International Airport, approximately 64 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, and approximately 113 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Special Annual Meeting jitney service to and from Philadelphia International Airport is available. Please visit afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org for more details and directions for all air and ground transportation and accommodations. Online Booking is Now Open!! Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel 2 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ (609) The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel is one of the host hotels for the 148th Annual Meeting. Enjoy a great array of Atlantic City restaurant and bar options, right in the hotel. Grab a delicious breakfast in the Boulevards Café, snack on a light bite in the Shoe Bar, or relax with a local brew and American fare at Tun Tavern. Shop until you drop at the adjacent Tanger outlet center, and enjoy the convenient location, connected to the Atlantic City Convention Center, where our Annual Meeting is taking place. Maximize your stay with complimentary Wi-Fi, relax in the indoor pool, and take advantage of the newly renovated 24-hour fitness center. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor whirlpool and sundeck furnished with chaise lounge chairs. Self and valet parking facilities are available. This pet friendly hotel also welcomes your furry family members! Reserve your room by July 26, 2018, or until sold out to receive the AFS group rates: Group rate (US$129/night): Government rate (US$92/night; ID required at check in):

9 Bally s Atlantic City Resort 1900 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ (609) Bally s Atlantic City Resort is one of the host hotels for the 148th Annual Meeting. After you ve had your fill of Atlantic City entertainment and excitement, enjoy all the accommodations that Bally s has to offer, with their inviting interiors and a wealth of amenities designed to make your stay a luxurious one. Choose your ideal escape from an array of classic, deluxe, premium, or garden tower rooms, with expansive views of the city. Guests have the opportunity to take advantage of the fantastic amenities and Atlantic City attractions that are offered, including access to top-notch meeting facilities, a world-class spa, and the lush pool. Get ready to satisfy your appetite. Bally s Atlantic City Resort welcomes you with delectable tastes from around the world, such as fine dining with steak and seafood and casual fare ranging from burgers and Asian dishes to oysters and breakfast staples. Bally s Atlantic City puts you in the center of the action. Explore the best Atlantic City attractions and activities at Bally s Atlantic City Resort. Bally s is four blocks from the Convention Center. The AFS Grand Networking Event is being held at Bally s Beach Patio off the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Bally s is also connected to the Claridge Hotel where the AFS Student Networking Event will be held on Tuesday evening, and a short walk away from the Steel Pier, the location for our Beach Barbecue on Sunday night. Reserve your room by July 26, 2018, or until sold out to receive the AFS group rates: Group rate (US$139/night Sun Thurs, US$209/night Friday and Saturday): Phone for Room Reservations: (8:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. EST) Group name: American Fisheries Society Group code: SB08AF8 Please note: A resort fee may show up on your reservation but will be removed at check-in. Government rate (US$92/night; ID required at check in): Phone for Room Reservations: (8:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. EST) Group name: American Fisheries Society Group code: SB08AFP Please note: A resort fee may show up on your reservation but will be removed at check-in. The Claridge A Radisson Hotel Atlantic City 123 S. Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, (844) The Claridge Hotel Atlantic City also has rooms available for the 148th Annual Meeting. The Claridge Hotel was nicknamed Skyscraper by the Sea because it radiates a breathtaking Manhattanesque design, situated in the prime center of the Atlantic City boardwalk. This is one of the last remaining architectural masterpieces from the Boardwalk Empire Era, built in the 1920s. It offers newly remodeled guest rooms, new dining options, a new nightclub, personalized limousine and car service, and unsurpassed culinary arts. The Claridge Hotel also provides unique service amenities such as shopping and golf packages, health club, complimentary Wi-Fi, private business center, personal concierge services, and K-cup coffee and tea in your room.

10 This newly remodeled historic property is four blocks from the Convention Center, ideally located between the AFS Opening and Grand Networking Events. The AFS Student Networking Event will be at the Claridge on Tuesday evening. We have a small block at these unheard-of-rates for peak season so please reserve early. Reserve your room by July 26, 2018, or until sold out to receive the AFS group rates: Group rate (US$89/night Sun Thurs, US$189/night Friday and Saturday): Networking Events Welcome to Atlantic City Networking Event Sunday, August 19, 6:00 9:00 p.m. The Beach at the Famous Steel Pier Kick off your shoes and feel the sand between your toes on one of New Jersey s finest beaches. Get ready to experience an authentic beach event, Jersey-style. Plenty of beachy favorites will be served adjacent to the historic Steel Pier. The Pier, built in 1898, has one of the best views in town, is Atlantic City s oldest theme park, and became famous for hosting a diving horse from the 1950s to 1970s. Sitting by the bonfire at sunset provides a great casual atmosphere for everyone from students to professionals to catch up with friends and to network with colleagues. Welcome to Atlantic City! Tradeshow and Poster Networking Event Monday, August 20, 6:00 8:30 p.m. Atlantic City Convention Center Exhibit Halls At the end of the first exciting day filled with plenary sessions and professional presentations, mingle with businesses providing the latest technology and tools used in fisheries science, explore what local crafters have to offer, and discuss the projects and findings of over 100 poster displays with their presenters. This is a great opportunity to meet contacts, learn new things, and come up with ideas, while also sampling some great food and beverages provided for meeting attendees. Grand Networking Event Wednesday, August 22, 6:00 9:00 p.m. Bally s Beach Patio A casual night outdoors, viewing the ocean on Bally s Beach Patio, is the perfect way to relax after a long day of being indoors. Within walking distance from the Convention Center and host hotels, Bally s Beach Patio is next to Atlantic City s famous boardwalk. The boardwalk was built in 1870, is about four miles long, and is home to Miss America s annual Show Us Your Shoes Parade. The Grand Networking Event s menu was specially designed by Bally s chef and will feature distinctive foods including items such as slider bars, carving stations, and gourmet desserts. It s an event that s sure to impress and provides a unique opportunity to converse with fisheries colleagues from around the world.

11 Student Activities and Networking Events Students play a vital role in the American Fisheries Society, representing future professionals responsible for conservation of our aquatic resources around the world. Students are encouraged to participate in these events to get the most out of their AFS 2018 Annual Meeting experience. Check the Students section of the Annual Meeting website for updates to the following events at afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org. Best Student Paper and Poster Symposium The Best Student Paper Symposium will be held on Monday morning and afternoon, August 20, The Best Poster Symposium will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018, in the evening. Both symposia will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Room TBD. Award recipients will be announced at the AFS Business Meeting on Wednesday, August 22, Student Networking Event 1920s Theme! The AFS 2018 Student Networking Event will be held at the Claridge Grand Ballroom from 5:00pm 9:00pm on Tuesday, August 21, Come network with professionals, fellow students, and test your luck on games of chance at this 1920s themed event! Dressing to the theme is encouraged, but not mandatory. The Claridge, also known as the Skyscraper by the Sea, has décor styled after the Boardwalk Empire era, which will bring you back to the time when icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra walked the halls of The Claridge. This atmosphere combined with the games of chance provided by Tumbling Dice and the opportunity to interact with professionals and peers will make for a show-stopping networking event you do not want to miss! Students will receive a catered meal including a free drink. More details will be announced prior to the event. Student Challenge The Atlantic City Student Activities Committee is challenging students to complete a list of tasks which will encourage participation and networking at the Annual Meeting. Checklists with the tasks will be distributed to students when they receive their meeting badge. Students should submit completed checklists to the registration desk in order to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win an awesome prize. Student Mentoring Event Do you want the inside scoop on how to be successful when applying for jobs, graduate school, internships, and postdocs? The Student Mentoring Event will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 1:40pm 3:20pm at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 311. Come speak to professionals with varied careers to get useful advice and tips on how to submit your best application. The first part of this event will be lightning talks by select professionals describing who they are and what they do. Afterwards, students will have the chance to participate in speed mentoring, where each professional will be stationed at a different table and students will rotate between tables every 10 minutes in order to ask professionals their questions.

12 Student Professional Pair-Up The student-professional pair-up gives students a chance for individualized mentoring during the Annual Meeting. Ideally, paired students and professionals will meet early on in the meeting and continue to interact throughout the duration of the meeting in order to get the most out of this mentoring experience. Interested students and professionals will be paired up prior to the meeting and introduced via . It will be up to the student-professional pairs to decide on an initial meeting time and location. Look for the option to sign up when you register for the meeting! Student Quiz Bowl The 1st Annual AFS Student Quiz Bowl is coming to Atlantic City! The Quiz Bowl is a fun and exciting event where you can watch colleges/universities compete in fisheries trivia or make a team and compete yourself. It will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Room 413. Participation is open to teams composed of either: (a) members of a single student sub-unit or chapter of AFS or (b) student members of AFS from a single university or college that doesn t have a student sub-unit. Only one team is allowed per university or college. Each team may consist of up to five players with no more than four participating at once (i.e. one team member will be an alternate during a match). Only two graduate students maximum (persons that already hold a four-year degree and are enrolled in a Master s or PhD program) can participate in a match for a team. Teams are encouraged to wear school colors! Please visit afsannualmeeting.fisheries.org for the official rules and more information on the competition or contact Jason Vokoun, AFS Annual Conference Quiz Bowl Planning Team, at jason.vokoun@uconn.edu.

13 Volunteer Opportunity Students, do you need monetary support to attend the Annual Meeting? If so, please consider volunteering! Volunteers are crucial to the success of the meeting. Eligible student volunteers with a minimum four-hour commitment will be paid $10.00 per hour. Sign-up will occur during online meeting registration. Student volunteers will be paid after the meeting. If you have any questions please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Bill Duffy (william.duffy@noaa.gov). Spawning Run and Carcass Crawl Wednesday, August 22, 6:00 8:00 a.m. The World Famous Atlantic City Boardwalk Need a break from sitting and networking at the meeting? Want to feel the morning sun on your face and the ocean breeze in your hair? Join your colleagues and friends along the scenic Atlantic City Boardwalk for the Spawning Run. More in the mood for a stroll? Set your own pace in the Carcass Crawl. The route will be an out and back 3.1 mile course entirely on the springy wooden planks of the AC Boardwalk, with a stunning view of the ocean. The starting and finish line will be at Boardwalk Hall, just a short walk from the meeting venue and hotel. Lace up your sneakers and come join the fun! Splash and Dash NEW EVENT!!! Wednesday, August 22, 6:50 7:30 a.m. Atlantic Ocean at Boardwalk Hall Ever wish that the Annual Meeting included a water-based event (we are fish people after all!)? Well here is your chance! Come swim with the fishes and show off your best Baywatch moves in this swim-run duathlon. We will meet in front of Boardwalk Hall and head to the beach for the start. First is a 400 meter out and back swim in the Atlantic Ocean, followed by a 1 mile out and back run along the beach. The finish will be near the Spawning Run start, so expect to have a boisterous crowd.

14 The Spawning Runners will begin at 6:00 a.m. with Crawlers immediately behind. The run will be timed via Chronotrack Live, with results posted later online. The Splash and Dash will begin at 6:50 a.m., with a 40-minute cutoff. Refreshments at the finishing line await all participants and awards will also be presented to the top finishers in multiple categories. If you are feeling particularly fast, you can compete in both the Spawning Run and Splash and Dash for the same low price! Register online and check in at the Spawning Run booth in the convention center to receive race information and your commemorative t-shirt. All online registrants will receive a t-shirt. Late registration will be allowed at the booth until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, but t-shirts and size choice cannot be guaranteed. Tradeshow Conference attendees from all over the world will have the opportunity to network with a diverse group of resource professionals in this city full of great food, entertainment, and outdoor adventure opportunities. Interested in exhibiting at the AFS Annual Meeting Trade Show? Your exhibit at this major industry event will be seen by an expected attendance of 2,000 fisheries and aquaculture scientists; federal, tribal, state, and local administrators, directors, and elected officials; educators; consultants; and representatives of marine and freshwater fishing industries. Meeting sessions, events, and the trade show will take place at the Atlantic City Convention Center (meetac.com). The trade show will be located in close proximity to all conference activities at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The Trade Show Networking Event, a mixer on the first evening of the Trade Show, provides an ideal opportunity for casual introductions and informal networking. Two complimentary conference registrations are included for booths rented at the member and nonmember rates. This will allow exhibit personnel to attend all conference sessions and functions, interact with attendees outside the Exhibit Hall, and gain information on industry issues. Trade show exhibitors will include federal and state fisheries agencies; sellers of photos, arts, and crafts; and companies providing boats, aquaculture supplies, fish tagging and tracking equipment, computer and software applications, consultant services, digital fish-measuring equipment, water quality monitoring and filtration systems, aeration systems, hydroacoustic systems, and others related to fisheries research and management.

15 Raffle and Silent Auction Excited to take a chance on the Atlantic City 2018 Raffle and Silent Auction? All proceeds benefit the Skinner Memorial Fund. There will be donated items to pique everyone s interest! The electrifying opportunities will amaze as items are gathered from every sector of our profession. In addition to typical fishy items, there will be packages for exclusive lodging, restaurant access, and local attractions to help you find that perfect match along the Boardwalk. Fishing trips and aquarium visits will remind every AFS member what sparked their career in fisheries. Framed artwork and nautical memorabilia will allow bidders to take home a lasting reminder of what membership in AFS can provide. Raffle tickets and auction bids will be available at the meeting with cash or checks (made out to the John E. Skinner Memorial Fund). Your contributions help ensure continued resources for student travel awards to attend future AFS annual meetings. If you would like to donate an item to the raffle or silent auction, please contact Roland Hagan (rhagan@marine.rutgers.edu) or Jenna Rackovan (jrackovan@aldenlab.com). Artist: Kathy Johnson Child Care AFS will provide onsite childcare services during our 148th Annual Meeting. Childcare and a lactation room will be available in the Convention Center Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and as needed for the Networking Events in the evening. Further details and registration information will be posted on the website as it becomes available, or you may contact Colleen Brust (colleen.brust@dep.nj.gov) with any questions. Check out Attractions for some family friendly activities for all ages! Continuing Education The 2018 AFS Annual Meeting in Atlantic City will feature more than 80 hours of continuing education workshops. You will find a variety of workshops designed to meet your professional development needs. Hands-on programming and technique courses include GIS (Beginner/Advanced), Intro to R (Beginner), Bayesian Statistics (Beginner), Aging Finfish and Shellfish, Accessing Big Data, and Archival Tagging. Professional development offerings revolve around Science Communication, AFS Leadership at all Levels, and Bias in the Fisheries Profession. Attendees interested in a field perspective will have the opportunity to collect and apply data from the Mullica River-Great Bay Estuary (NJ). For more information about the Continuing Education Program and late-breaking courses, contact Lauren Maza at lmaza@ fisheries.org.

16 Monsters of Climate Science Workshop Monsters of Climate Science Sunday, August 19, afternoon Atlantic City Convention Center The 1980 s Monsters of Rock tour brought together the best heavy metal bands in the world to play together. The Monsters of Climate Science workshop will bring together top scientists from around the country for an afternoon of mayhem, mirth, and majorly informative presentations on different aspects of climate change science and the impacts on fish and fisheries. This year we envision the speakers battling with the giant Monster that is climate change science. The speakers will provide fascinating and fun mini-lectures on topics related to climate change science. This event organized by the AFS Estuaries, and Marine Fisheries Sections will benefit student travel awards for the AFS Annual Meeting. Look for more details on the Section websites, and contact Lynn Waterhouse (lwaterhouse@ ucsd.edu) with any questions. Registration is $40 for non-students and $20 for students and will be available when you register for the Annual Meeting online or onsite. Logo by Avi Litwack NOAA Stakeholder Engagement In accordance with the theme of the 2018 Annual Meeting, Communicating the science of fisheries conservation to diverse audiences, and the broader mission of the American Fisheries Society, efforts are ongoing to increase the participation and attendance of fishing and aquaculture industry stakeholders at the Annual Meeting. This will present industry stakeholders with the opportunity to better understand the research being conducted to inform the assessment and management of our fishery resources and for the development of new and expanded partnerships between industry stakeholders and the scientific community via the networking that will take place at the Annual Meeting.

17 A Program Sub-Committee on Stakeholder Engagement has been formed and consists of scientists with a wide range of experience in conducting collaborative research with industry stakeholders and industry members serving as liaisons to the Sub-Committee. The Sub-Committee is working to develop, promote, and implement appropriate programming for industry stakeholders at the 2018 Annual Meeting. Some of the ideas being implemented include an industry day, which will be on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 and include the organization of symposia of greatest interest to industry stakeholders, industry panels in relevant symposia so that stakeholders can present and interact with scientists, a joint social with food and drinks at the Bass Pro Shops of Atlantic City sponsored by the American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists (AIFRB) that will include industry stakeholders and AIFRB members, and some financial support to encourage and facilitate participation by industry stakeholders at the Annual Meeting. Additional ideas will be implemented during the meeting to make it the best possible experience for industry stakeholders who are in attendance. If you have any questions or feedback, then please contact the Chair of the Program Sub-Committee on Stakeholder Engagement, Dr. Douglas Zemeckis (Rutgers University: zemeckis@njaes.rutgers.edu). Attractions There are lots of fun, inexpensive, safe activities for people of all ages. Keep an eye out for our Google map link highlighting dining, drinking, and entertainment options! Family Friendly Dining Carmine s Italian Restaurant $$ Located in the Quarter, a mall at the Tropicana, Carmine s serves Italian favorites in sharing-sized portions.

18 Family Friendly Dining Gilchrist Restaurant $ 804 N Rhode Island Ave Located near the Aquarium in Historic Gardner s Basin. Angelo s Fairmount Tavern $$ $$$ 2300 Fairmount Ave Located in the Ducktown section of Atlantic City. Kelsey & Kim s Southern Café $ 201 Melrose Ave Nightly family specials. White House Sub Shop $ 2301 Arctic Ave Renowned for their subs. Breadsticks Cafe & Grill $$ $$$ 1133 Boardwalk at Resorts Kelsey s $$ $$$ 1545 Pacific Ave Bar and grill with a beach view! Fishing Atlantic city is for anglers! There are jetties located on Maine Avenue or the inlet off the boardwalk, or try surf fishing on the beaches during non-bathing hours (10 a.m. 6 p.m.).

19 Beaches Atlantic City beaches are accessible, clean, and free! Water temperatures vary widely depending on the wind, but average 73 F in August. Beach Patrol are on site daily from 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Kayak or Canoe Rental Kammerman s Marina Atlantic City 447 Carson Avenue Single and double kayaks (and bikes) are available for 2-hr to weekly rentals. Throughout Atlantic City Atlantic City Free Public Library 1 North Tennessee Ave Absecon Lighthouse 31 S. Rhode Island Avenue Named for the island that is home to Atlantic City, the Absecon Lighthouse is NJ s tallest lighthouse, and the third tallest in the United States!

20 Throughout Atlantic City African American Heritage Museum of Southern NJ at the Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Avenue Located near the Convention Center. Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University 2200 Fairmount Ave Minutes from the Conference Center, free admission. Atlantic City Aquarium at Historic Gardener s Basin 800 N New Hampshire Ave AC Cruises Located near the Aquarium in Historic Gardner s Basin, enjoy back bay cruises, dolphin-watching trips or sunset happy hour cruises. IMAX Theater at Tropicana Located on the third floor of The Quarter, the indoor mall at Tropicana. Featuring Great Barrier Reef 3D. Tanger Outlets This outdoor mall extends from the Convention Center to Atlantic Avenue, and has dozens of shops and restaurants, including Starbucks and McDonald s.

21 Throughout Atlantic City Bass Pro Shops 30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Fishing gear, beachwear, and a large freshwater aquarium. Skate Zone 501 N Albany Ave Cool off on a hot summer day at the Flyers Skate Zone ice rink. On the Atlantic City Boardwalk Steel Pier Open Daily in the summer. Free admission, tickets available for rides. Tables with umbrellas, rides for all ages including a beautiful two-level carousel, swings, and a 227-foot tall Ferris wheel with 40 air-conditioned gondolas. Bicycle rentals Bicycles are permitted on the Boardwalk between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. daily and can be rented at N. Carolina Ave & Boardwalk and Iowa Ave. & Boardwalk.

22 On the Atlantic City Boardwalk Boardwalk Arcades Central Pier or Playcade. IT SUGAR Colorful candy and gift shop located at the Playground Pier, an indoor mall adjacent to Caesars. Miniature Golf 18 holes of world-class mini golf at AC s premier course on the Boardwalk at Mississippi Boardwalk Hall Take a sight and sound tour of the largest pipe organ ever constructed. Rainforest Cafe On the boardwalk, between Boardwalk Hall and Playground Pier. Ripley s Believe it or Not Museum 1441 Boardwalk