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American Fisheries Society
The American Fisheries Society (established 1870 in New York City), is the "world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources. " It is a member-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by an executive director, a governing board, and officers who are guided by the AFS's organizational documents, a constitution, and a set of rules.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- Websitefisheries.org
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The American Fisheries Society (established 1870 in New York City), is the "world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources." It is a member-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by an executive director, a governing board, and officers who are guided by the AFS's organizational documents, a constitution, and a set of rules. Their stated mission is "to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic sc2
Leadership
Who has led American Fisheries Society, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- ChairEmmeline Moore 1927 to 19281
Timeline
- 1870Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitefisheries.org1
- X (Twitter)x.com/amfisheriessoc1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/AmericanFisheriesSociety1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/americanfisheries1
- WikipediaAmerican Fisheries Society
- WikidataQ30285701
Sources
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