Why Do We Need Stock Assessments of Fisheries?
This video shows the ABCs of an invaluable tool for scientists and managers....Continue reading "Why Do We Need Stock Assessments of Fisheries?"
Do Hurricanes Affect Fish in Deep Water?
Tropical systems can cause gray triggerfish to evacuate....
Will a Simple Tutorial Help Anglers Build Up the Red Snapper Population?
Chance of survival increases when releasing a fish through use of a descending device — a tool that returns a fish to its depth at capture....Continue reading "Will a Simple Tutorial Help Anglers Build Up the Red Snapper Population?"
Can Education Correct Unlawful Behavior?
A class for anglers with fishing citations pays off....
What Leads Anglers to Report their Catch Voluntarily?
Some anglers eagerly contribute important information on fisheries — and some anglers don’t....Continue reading "What Leads Anglers to Report their Catch Voluntarily?"
Can Fish Compete with Man-Made Noise?
For the oyster toadfish, boat noise impacts communication....
Why Do Some Anglers Target Bluefin Tuna While Others Do Not?
The answer partially depends on annual income....Continue reading "Why Do Some Anglers Target Bluefin Tuna While Others Do Not?"
What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?
Scientists have assumed that lionfish are not picky when it comes to consuming prey — but what if they are? ...
Can Released Deepwater Grouper Survive?
The use of descending devices in offshore bottom-fishing can combat the potentially life-threatening effects on fish brought up from depth....
How Are Blue Catfish Infiltrating New Waters?
Understanding the impact of invasive species on natural ecosystems is an important field of study in fisheries science....Continue reading "How Are Blue Catfish Infiltrating New Waters?"