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image: Boaters and their dog speed south down the Intracoastal Waterway near Figure Eight Island.

Jul 3, 2025

Boating under the influence can be lethal.

Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.
image: black sea bass on a reef.

Apr 28, 2025

What’s the best way to count reef fish?

Scientists compared two methods — high definition video and wire traps — to see which better sampled an array of fish off the Southeast coast.
image: bluefin tuna.

Dec 30, 2024

Why do some anglers target bluefin tuna while others do not?

The answer partially depends on annual income.
image: Classic Oyster Dressing.

Dec 23, 2024

Can the right recipe make seafood part of a great holiday meal?

Yes, it can.
image: fishing from a pier.

Dec 2, 2024

Where do we like to fish — and why?

Over 1,300 anglers have all the answers.
image: Living Shoreline.

Nov 25, 2024

Do fish love living shorelines?

New research shows how eco-friendly structures compare with natural marshes.
image: Juvenile snapper in seagrass at Port Saint Joe, Florida.

Nov 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.
image: striped bass.

Oct 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.

Oct 21, 2024

Do fishers want more protections for seagrass?   

Collaborative planning could lead to more effective conservation. 
image: closeup of app on phone.

Oct 14, 2024

What new insights are fishers reeling in?

Anglers unlock information about the snapper grouper fishery.