How Can You Tell How Old Fish Are?
By looking into their eyes....
Can Boating Cause Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Danger is in the air — and you can’t see or smell it....Continue reading "Can Boating Cause Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?"
Who Wants to See a 30-Foot Jellyfish?
Passengers in deep-sea submersibles can contribute to science — and they might even enjoy the rarest of encounters. Research Need This week we highlight marine research that takes place about as far away from North...Are Fish Leaving Warming Waters?
Rising ocean temperatures are forcing many species to abandon their territories....
What Was Early Sportfishing Like in Coastal North Carolina?
The thrill was not only in the fish putting up a good fight but in catching as many fish as possible....Continue reading "What Was Early Sportfishing Like in Coastal North Carolina?"
What Do We Know About Population Growth in Reef Fishes?
A new study uncovers some consistent patterns in Atlantic reef fishes, including snappers and groupers....Continue reading "What Do We Know About Population Growth in Reef Fishes?"
What Kinds of Anglers Are the Best at What They Do?
Surprising research from the French Riviera suggests that differences among anglers don’t matter much when we look at how many fish they actually catch....Continue reading "What Kinds of Anglers Are the Best at What They Do?"
Where Do 400,000 Fishes Go?
Recapturing tagged fish helps anglers learn when and where to find them....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....Continue reading "Are East Coast Anglers Catching Tunas, Sharks, and Billfishes Farther North?"
Have the Mercury Levels Changed in Blue Marlin Since 1975?
A new study on blue marlin reveals whether efforts to reduce mercury emissions have been successful....Continue reading "Have the Mercury Levels Changed in Blue Marlin Since 1975?"