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Boating Under the Influence Can Be Lethal
Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.
How Do Hurricanes Affect Fish Populations on the North Carolina Coast?
The news media and the data often tell two different stories.
How Do Restored Oyster Reefs Stack Up Against Live Oyster Reefs?
Any angler who has spent time in the estuaries of North Carolina has seen bags of oyster shells and layers of repaired oyster reefs. As you’ve steered your vessel around restored reefs, have you ever wondered whether they actually function like natural reefs? Read more in Hook, Line & Science.
Does Ultraviolet Radiation Affect Our Favorite Sport Fish?
A new study shows that cobia, snapper, and tuna embryos have a fascinating way of avoiding harmful rays.
What Are the Barriers to Life Jacket Use?
Life jackets save lives, but many recreational boaters don’t wear them. Here’s why.
How Do Plant-Based Seafood Substitutes Compare to the Real Thing?
A new study looked at protein, salt, and other nutritional ingredients in over 200 seafood products.
How Often Do Sharks Swipe the Catch?
A new study reveals that avid anglers are no strangers to opportunistic sharks — and this could impact shark conservation.
Where Can Anglers Find Blue Marlin?
A new study reveals the depths and temperatures that blue marlin prefer.