One of our members receiving some honors for research on Coho Salmon

[ThatGuyRyRy]

I don't know if he ever has publicly acknowledged his work on here, but one of our members was just nominated for his research on Coho mortality. Congrats and keep up the great work on saving our salmon!!!

Ed Kolodziej among finalists for Frontiers Planet Prize |

Puget Sound Institute affiliate Dr. Ed Kolodziej is one of 20 finalists for the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize honoring “impactful research breakthroughs” in global sustainability science. Kolodziej was selected by an international jury as the United States representative earning him the...

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[Matt B]

"Kolodziej was selected by an international jury as the United States representative earning him the title of National Champion and advancing him to compete for a prize of one million Swiss francs (about $1.1 million dollars) to support future research. Recipients of the award will be announced on April 27th in Montreux, Switzerland."

...to support future research of the susceptibility of albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) to various fisheries techniques and gear types including the use of lightweight, buoyant fly lines and flies..."

 

[Robert Engleheart]

Well done, Sir! Will he step forward and identify himself?

 

[Nick Clayton]

Very cool Ed! Congratulations!

 

[wanderingrichard]

Great story.

Ed, do us a favor when you get to Switzerland and the ceremony. Kick Al Gore in the knee for us...