9334

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 9334
• Author: Stickney, R. R.
• Title: Editor
• USFW Year: Series
• USFW - Doc Type: 1993
• Copyright Material: YES

American Fisheries Society
The American Fisheries Society (AFS) is an international professional and scientific
organization of more than 8,200 fisheries managers and aquatic scientists. Founded in
1870, the AFS is the world's oldest and largest scientific body dedicated to the
advancement of fisheries science and the conservation of renewable aquatic resources.
The American Fisheries Society is a nonprofit organization. Its objectives are
conservation, development, and use of recreational and commercial fisheries; promo-
tion of all branches of fisheries science and practice; and exchange and dissemination
of knowledge about fish, fisheries, and related subjects.
The American Fisheries Society takes responsible and objective positions on conser-
vation and environmental issues that affect aquatic environments and resources. The
AFS gives particular attention to assuring scientifically defensible yet practical positions.
Please direct inquiries to:
American Fisheries Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Suite 110
Bethesda, MD 20814
[phone]