Chris Bova

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3 days until WRFC 11 abstract submissions close.
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife

⏳ Remember when you didn't submit your abstract for #WRFC11 by June 30th? Lucky you, abstract submissions now extended until 31 July 2025! Share your research and join us in stunning Mpekweni, South Africa.
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries

The countdown to submit your abstract is on. Don’t miss your chance!

Big News for WRFC 11! Prof. Steven J. Cooke (@sjcfishy.bsky.social ) from Carleton University, a global expert in applied fish ecology and catch-and-release research, joins us as a keynote speaker at WRFC 11 in Mpekweni, South Africa. #WRFC11
🔗 wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!

WRFC11 Keynote Spotlight: Dr Valerio Sbragaglia @valeriosbra.bsky.social – integrative marine ecologist exploring the behavioural ecology of fish & fishers. From spearfishing roots to social media research, his work blends science & society. Catch him live at WRFC11 in South Africa! wrfc11.com

Abstract submissions close 30 June 2025! Get them in!
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#recreationalfishing #WRFC11 #Recfishresearch

Three Decades of World Recreational Fishing Conferences: What Have We Learned About the Dynamics of Recreational Fisheries? Recreational fishing extends beyond catching fish, by connecting individuals with nature, generating environmental stewards, and contributing to local, regional, and national economies. Multi- and in...

🎣 Thinking about attending #WRFC11 in South Africa? Still on the fence?
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferences—and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. 🐟👇
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

🎣 Got research on fish, fishing, or fishers?
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
📍 South Africa, Feb 2026
📝 Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts

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I would choke on the rinds
But my cybertruck again has trapped me inside

Tools for assessing recreational fisheries compliance—an underappreciated yet essential component of management - Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries Despite extensive research on the importance and impacts of recreational fisheries, there is a shortage of information on regulatory compliance in the sector. While recreational fishing has economic a...

New publication alert! 🎉 Compliance in recreational fisheries is just as vital as the science behind the rules. For sustainability and accurate stock assessments, it’s time for researchers to prioritize understanding compliance. 🐟📖 #FisheriesResearch #Sustainability #OpenAccess

It’s your birthday already here in SA. Happy semi-centennial.

(PDF) Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys PDF | The role of the ICES Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys (WGRFS) is to compile and validate data from European countries' recreational... | Find, read and cite all the research you n...

Report from ICES Working Group on Recreational Fisheries Surveys, which I am part of.
🌊🎣 In 2023, we tackled survey methods, data quality, stock assessments, and more, with insights from global regions like Namibia, South Africa, and the UK.
#MRF
#FisheriesScience
#ICES

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