Are Catch-and-Release Deepwater Fish an Easy Meal for Sharks?
Can shark appetites undermine the use of descending devices as a conservation strategy? A research team led by one of the scientists who appeared on SHARKFEST, Marcus Drymon of Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, decided to find out.
What Are the Top Ten Most Common Types of Trash on the NC Coast?
Cigarette butts make up 26% of beach trash. Fishing gear doesn’t even make the top ten list.
How Diverse Are Temperate Reef Fishes on the Southeast Coast?
Over a three-year period, scientists observed 138 species of fish.
Will Anglers Use Descending Devices on Reef Fish?
1,000 anglers received descending devices to try out for free, and here’s what they thought.
Boating Under the Influence Can Be Lethal
Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.
What Do We Find When We Track Sailfish Continuously?
Using pop-up satellite tags, scientists can get a much better understanding of billfish movement and migration.
What Can Anglers Do to Improve Shark Fisheries Management?
New research shows that citizen scientists can collect data and identify sharks with little error.
What Should We Do with Unused Marine Bloodworms and Packing Material?
Research shows the seaweed that distributors use to pack the worms can carry non-native species, which are are harmful to the environment.
Can Computers Accurately Identify Fish by Species?
Research suggests that state-of-the-art modeling is the key to the automated identification of fish.