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Hook, Line and Science distills the latest fishery and fish-related research, delivering valuable insights and knowledge tailored for North Carolina anglers

image: Juvenile snapper in seagrass at Port Saint Joe, Florida.

November 11, 2024

How are we protecting fish nursery areas?

A new study shows North Carolina is among a few coastal states that explicitly designate nurseries.

October 28, 2024

Does it matter how you catch a striped bass?

A new study suggests that how you land a fish could make a real difference when it comes time to release it.

image: manatee seagrass in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

October 21, 2024

Do fishers want more protections for seagrass?

Collaborative planning could lead to more effective conservation.

October 14, 2024

What new insights are fishers reeling in?

Anglers unlock information about the snapper grouper fishery.

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July 31, 2023

Have Bigger Sharks Given Way to Smaller Sharks Along the North Carolina Coast?

Over the last 50 years, many shark species have trended toward smaller-sized individuals around Cape Lookout.

April 03, 2023

Are East Coast Anglers Catching Tunas, Sharks, and Billfishes Farther North?

Trends from a longstanding recreational survey can help anglers, tournaments, and communities plan for changing fisheries.

November 07, 2022

Are Young Great Whites Swimming Coastal Carolina Waters?

New research shows these sharks might not be spending their winters where we expected.