Welcome to fisheries in the Last Frontier! The Alaska Chapter and the Western Division of the American Fisheries Society are proud to welcome you to the 2018 Annual Meeting “Change, Challenge, and Opportunity in Fisheries: Fishing for Solutions.”

The 43rd Annual meeting will be held in Anchorage, Alaska May 21-25, 2018. The heart of Alaska, Anchorage is a bustling metropolis yet surrounded by wilderness and minutes from adventure in any direction. Fisheries are vital to the Alaskan economy and way of life. The conservation, research, and management that have helped Alaska maintain a strong connection to fisheries is paramount and discussions of Change, Challenge, and Opportunity from across the west will be welcomed in the Greatland!