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Science Communication in a Digital Age: Social Media and the American Fisheries Society
Social media platforms are effective tools used
to help communicate and increase involvement in cultural, political,
and scientific circles. In 2012, an ad hoc committee was
established to explore online fisheries science communication
and how social media platforms can be utilized by the American
Fisheries Society (AFS). A survey was disseminated to all AFS
units (chapters, sections, divisions) and student subunits to better
understand the current use of social media within the AFS.
A relatively high response rate (82%) provided some confidence
in the survey results—namely, that nearly 69% or more of units
and subunits used social media. Facebook was the dominant
platform used (59%; all others < 15%) and almost exclusively
(97%) for the purpose of communication. Education, outreach,
and member recruitment were other reasons for social media
use. Finally, whether units currently use social media or not at
all, it was recommended that AFS-led workshops and assistance
would increase the usefulness of social media