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South Africa hosts the 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference (WRFC11), the premier global event for advancing science, policy, and sustainability in recreational fisheries. Join us from Feb 21st - 26th 2026 https://www.wrfc11.com

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🚨 It’s the last day to submit your WRFC 11 abstract.

No pressure, but this is really it.
No extensions. No regrets. Just a ticking clock.
🎣 Make it count: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AbstractDeadline

31.07.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3 days until WRFC 11 abstract submissions close.
Remember when you missed the last deadline? Yeah, that.
This is your shot at redemption.
Submit here before the clock runs out: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #Fisheries #AcademicLife

29.07.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From catching her first fish at 2 to guiding marine conservation and education across Africa, Judy Mann-Lang brings decades of passion & leadership to #WRFC11!
Catch her at Mpekweni, South Africa!
Feb 21-26 2026
Abstracts due July 31 β†’ www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
Speaker bio: www.wrfc11.com/programme

15.07.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Remember when you didn't submit your abstract for #WRFC11 by June 30th? Lucky you, abstract submissions now extended until 31 July 2025! Share your research and join us in stunning Mpekweni, South Africa.
Submit here: wrfc11.com/abstracts
🎣 #WRFC11 #FisheriesScience #RecreationalFisheries

01.07.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaker alert!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nelly Isigi Kadagi from @wwfafrica.bsky.social to #WRFC11 – happening in Mpekweni, South Africa in Feb 2026.
She’s a global leader in rec fisheries, conservation education, and billfish science.
Submit Abstracts Here: www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
6 Days Left!

24.06.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Just 7 days left to submit abstracts for the World Recreational Fishing Conference in South Africa!
Join the global community in Mpekweni
21–26 Feb 2026 🌍🎣
www.wrfc11.com/submit-abstr...
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFisheries #CallForAbstracts #FishScience #SouthAfrica

23.06.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Big News for WRFC 11! Prof. Steven J. Cooke (@sjcfishy.bsky.social ) from Carleton University, a global expert in applied fish ecology and catch-and-release research, joins us as a keynote speaker at WRFC 11 in Mpekweni, South Africa. #WRFC11
πŸ”— wrfc11.com/programme
11-days left to submit abstracts!

19.06.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WRFC11 Keynote Spotlight: Dr Valerio Sbragaglia @valeriosbra.bsky.social – integrative marine ecologist exploring the behavioural ecology of fish & fishers. From spearfishing roots to social media research, his work blends science & society. Catch him live at WRFC11 in South Africa! wrfc11.com

12.06.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Three Decades of World Recreational Fishing Conferences: What Have We Learned About the Dynamics of Recreational Fisheries? Recreational fishing extends beyond catching fish, by connecting individuals with nature, generating environmental stewards, and contributing to local, regional, and national economies. Multi- and in...

🎣 Thinking about attending #WRFC11 in South Africa? Still on the fence?
This recent paper reflects on 30 years of global recreational fisheries conferencesβ€”and why they matter more than ever. A must-read for anyone invested in the future of the field. πŸŸπŸ‘‡
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

20.05.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🎣 Got research on fish, fishing, or fishers?
We’re calling for abstracts for WRFC11 – the world’s best rec fishing science meetup.
πŸ“ South Africa, Feb 2026
πŸ“ Bring your best work. Let’s talk fish.
www.wrfc11.com/abstracts
#WRFC11 #RecreationalFishing #FishScience #CallForAbstracts

07.05.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎣 Big fish, big ideas.
πŸ“ South Africa
πŸ—“οΈ 21–26 Feb 2026
The 11th World Recreational Fisheries Conference is casting off β€” and you’re on the hook.
#WRFC11 #FishingForTheFuture #RecreationalFisheries www.wrfc11.com

02.05.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

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