Research is most beneficial to management and conservation when results are presented to, and understood by, stakeholders that use and enjoy the natural resources being studied.  To that end, we actively disseminates results of our research, and the research of our peers, to other scientists, resource managers, anglers, and the general public.  We encourage anyone browsing this page to follow along and participate in our lab’s social media outreach and citizen science efforts.

Social Media

• AFS Black Bass Conservation Committee Facebook Page:  As social media director, I create and share content on black bass management and conservation of black bass diversity.  Specifically, my goals for this outreach effort are educating anglers and the general public on 1) the diversity of black bass and the species endemic to the southeastern U.S.; 2) the dangers associated with stocking fish outside of their native basins; and 3) the importance of conserving intact aquatic habitats for native biodiversity.  The page has gained ~2,000 followers and posts facilitate conversations between scientists, managers, and anglers.  My “What’s That Bass Wednesday” posts have been a popular way of demonstrating the diversity of black bass species and the threat that hybridization with non-native species poses.

Citizen Science

• iNaturalist Group, Angling for Black Bass Conservation:  This group is a place where anglers can upload geo-tagged photographs of black bass to help inform conservation of native species (e.g., Shoal Bass, Chattahoochee Bass, Bartram’s Bass).  Leveraging my presence on social media outlets and incentivizing angler participation should help expand these efforts, with the goal of creating a robust, angler-contributed dataset that can ultimately be used to inform conservation efforts.

In The News (interviews and articles)

• “Revelations of genetic diversity of bass species can enhance conservation” (May 30, 2022): A press release from Yale University regarding the Kim et al. phylogenomics study in Nature Scientific Reports.
• “Riverbassin’ Podcast with Drew Gregory: New research developments in Ozark region Smallmouth Bass” (May 5, 2022): This interview dives into recent studies of the Neosho and Ouachita Smallmouth Bass forms, explaining why this diversity is relevant to anglers.
• Wildlife Management Institute’s Outdoor News Bulletin (April 13, 2018):  This article explains the use of niche models to better understand the current distribution of the Longnose Darter, the only state-level endangered fish species in Oklahoma.
• “Hooked on Wild Waters with Drew Gregory” webseries, Season 3, Episode 7:  I illustrate some data collection methods and discuss the results of my genetic research on Neosho Smallmouth Bass in the Ozark Mountains.  I also provided range maps and other graphics.
• McDonald County Press (Sept. 14, 2017):  I highlight a unique local species, the Neosho Smallmouth Bass, and its fishery in nearby rivers and streams.
• Wildlife Management Institute’s Outdoor News Bulletin (Oct. 16, 2014):  This article covers black bass conservation issues that I addressed during my dissertation research and elsewhere.
• Rome News Tribune (Oct. 12, 2012):  I discuss the stream fish community surveys being conducted during my service with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Writing and Editing

• Symposium Summary:  Taylor, A.T. 2018. “Black bass diversity.” Page 639 in Beard, B (ed.). 147^th Annual meeting in Tampa: eclipse highlights week of celebrating science. Fisheries 42(12):637-652.
• Editing for Scientific Accuracy:  Lewis, M.R. 2018. “Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters.”
• Blog Article:  Taylor, A.T. 2016. “Black bass diversity and conservation: the challenge continues.” The Fisheries Blog.
• Symposium Summary:  Taylor, A.T. 2013. “Black bass diversity: multidisciplinary science for conservation.” Page 557 in Schaeffer, J (ed.). 143^rd Annual meeting wrap-up: thank you Little Rock. Fisheries 38(12):553-567.