One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?
Repeatedly catching the same fish could influence stock assessments.
Is Climate Change Affecting Fish in NC Waters?
Fish larvae are entering Beaufort Inlet earlier in the year than they have before.
One-Minute Science: Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?
Watch this video to find out the kinds and amounts of seafood that people consume.
One-Minute Science: Do Fish Shrink After They Die?
Watch this video about how new research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish close to the minimum size limit.
One-Minute Science: What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?
Watch this video about how researchers assessed the diets of the invasive lionfish to determine whether the species has a preferred food.
What’s Two Years Old and Has 100 Fisheries Science Updates for Anglers?
Hook, Line & Science celebrates its second birthday.
Can We Use Off-the-Shelf Sonar to Count Atlantic Sturgeon?
Low-cost technology could allow for regionwide comparisons of daily numbers of the species.
Are Fewer People Getting NC Saltwater Fishing Licenses During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Year-to-date totals are typical, but the changes in sales by type of license are anything but.
What Is the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Carcass Collection Program?
Since 2014, anglers have donated over 4000 fish to inform stock assessments.
What Causes Boaters to Wear Life Jackets?
In general, the riskier the conditions, the more likely boaters are to wear life jackets.