Gary D. Grossman, Distinguished Research Professor of Animal Ecology in the Warnell School of Forest Resources, has been appointed chair of the Publications Oversight Committee for the American Fisheries Society. In this role he will have oversight responsibilities for the North American Journal of Fisheries Management, the North American Journal of Aquaculture, the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health and Transactions of the American Fisheries Society.
Founded in 1870, the AFS is the oldest and largest international professional society representing fisheries scientists with more than 9,000 members. AFS promotes scientific research and enlightened management of resources for optimum use and enjoyment by the public.