This week, Zach chats with Clay Raines about his path in becoming a Research Technician at the USGS National Fish Health Lab, as well as a PhD student at West Virginia University. Clay's research is primarily focused around Blotchy Bass Syndrome in black bass - and he discusses some of the novel methods being used to track the distribution of affected fish, as well as questions he hopes to address to increase our understanding of the virus. Check it out!
Clay's email: craines@usgs.gov, blotchybass@gmail.com
Blotchy Bass Bonanza - Angler's Atlas webpage: https://www.anglersatlas.com/tournament/602/blotchy-bass-bonanza-2022
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274 - Managing Virginia's notorious invasive species with Chief of Fisheries Dr. Mike Bednarski
273 - Simulating Steelhead Life History Diversity with Lauren Diaz
272 - Paddlefish research, black bass management, and the importance of forming community connections with Ryan Gary
271 - Ontario's Invading Species Awareness Program, Outreach, Early Detection and Response with Brook Schryer from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
270 - Fisheries genetics, from the early days to now, with Dr. Eric Hallerman
269 - Stress in Fish from Catch and Release Angling and Genetic Methods to Quantify them & AFS Publishing with Dr. Caleb Hasler
268 - Little Women, Big Sharks LLC, and overcoming barriers to study and teach about Puerto Rico's sharks with Wanda Ortiz Baez
267 - Benefits of Biodiversity with Dr. Joey Bernhardt
266 - Encouraging industry outreach efforts and the view from a chief's perspective with Ross Self
265 - The Experimental Lakes Area and Whole Lake Experiments with Dr. Michael Rennie
264 - Joe Cermele discusses popular fishing media
263 - Antarctic toothfish, penguins, and polar science and policy with Rose Leeger
262 - Collaborative efforts lead to MN's Native Fish Bill with Dr. Shannon Fisher and Tyler Winter
261 - Private lake management, black bass conservation, and an early look at the Black Bass 2025 Symposium with Steven Bardin
260 - Uncovering the secret lives of sharks, rays, and chimaeras in India with Zoya Tyabji
259 - Following Moments of Joy to a Stock Assessment Career with Dr. Maia Sosa Kapur
258 - Studying the evolution of fishes and ancient lakes with Dr. Jeff McKinnon
257 - How fishers' memories and knowledge can be used to manage data poor fisheries in developing countries with Dr. Leandro Castello
256 - Science is Advocacy with Dr. Peyton Thomas
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