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Does the Moon Affect Offshore Tournament Catch Rates?
A classic study shows how moon phase influences some gamefish more than others.
How Do Loggerhead Sea Turtles React to Hurricanes?
Not only do they dive longer and change locations, but their new behaviors linger after the storm has passed.
Can You Identify North Carolina’s Three Species of Flounder?
It turns out, most anglers can’t. Luckily, NCDMF has some tips.
Do Trout Stocked in Western NC Rivers Stay Put?
Most trout stay within about a mile of their original stocking location but are available in high numbers to anglers for only a few weeks.
Where Can I Find Quick and Free Info about Fish Stocks?
The new NOAA Fisheries Stock SMART Tool provides easy online access to current and historical data on federal stock assessments.
What’s the Greatest Risk to Your Boat?
Hurricanes result in some of the most frequent boating insurance claims.
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.
The Most Popular Hook, Line & Science Posts So Far from 2020
Posts on flounder identification, historic dock photos and North Carolina shrimp were the most read during the first six months of 2020.