Calling All Anglers!

Now it’s even easier to stay up to date on the latest science and news. Just check back here for new posts every Monday.

And… calling all scientists! If you’d like to write for Hook, Line & Science about your research, please contact Scott Baker at msbaker@ncsu.edu or Sara Mirabilio at semirabi@ncsu.edu.

image: an angler with a red snapper.

How Can You Tell How Old Fish Are?

June 5, 2023 | Dave Shaw

By looking into their eyes....

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image: Recreational boater family cruises the ICW behind Figure Eight Island.

Can Boating Cause Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?

May 26, 2023 | Dave Shaw

Danger is in the air — and you can’t see or smell it....

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Who Wants to See a 30-Foot Jellyfish?

May 22, 2023 | Dave Shaw

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...

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Are Fish Leaving Warming Waters?

May 15, 2023 | Dave Shaw

Rising ocean temperatures are forcing many species to abandon their territories....

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What Was Early Sportfishing Like in Coastal North Carolina?

May 8, 2023 | Dave Shaw

The thrill was not only in the fish putting up a good fight but in catching as many fish as possible....

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What Do We Know About Population Growth in Reef Fishes?

May 1, 2023 | Dave Shaw

A new study uncovers some consistent patterns in Atlantic reef fishes, including snappers and groupers....

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What Happens When Researchers and Anglers Collaborate?

April 24, 2023 | Dan DiNicola

New research shows that anglers and guides add great value to fisheries science. Research Need Recreational fishing is an enormous industry in the United States. Saltwater recreational fishing alone supports 472,000 jobs and contributes over...

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image: A fisher casts into the surf as the sun sets along Carolina Beach.

What Kinds of Anglers Are the Best at What They Do?

April 17, 2023 | Dave Shaw

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....

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image: Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program Volunteer Captain Alex Perez holds a tagged cobia before releasing it. Photo credit: Alex Perez.

Where Do 400,000 Fishes Go?

April 10, 2023 | Dave Shaw

Recapturing tagged fish helps anglers learn when and where to find them....

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Are East Coast Anglers Catching Tunas, Sharks, and Billfishes Farther North?

April 3, 2023 | Dave Shaw

Trends from a longstanding recreational survey can help anglers, tournaments, and communities plan for changing fisheries....

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