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Can We Use Video to Estimate the Numbers of Amberjack?
With underwater cameras trained on various amberjack species in the Southeast, scientists tried to gauge population trends for the fish.
Is There a Profitable Market for Farm-Fresh Black Sea Bass?
Thanks to aquaculture breakthroughs from a team at UNCW, this seafood favorite could reach more consumers.
Can YouTube Affect How We Think About Sharks?
As Shark Week wraps up, it’s the perfect time to consider how social media can serve as a conservation management tool when it comes to misunderstood wildlife.
How Big Was the Megalodon Shark?
New research suggests the extinct species could have been nearly 60 feet long. With Shark Week having begun Sunday on the Discovery Channel, what better time to revisit this popular post relating to the megalodon…
Are More Warm-Water Fish Calling the North Carolina Coast Home?
Research to identify the expanding northward range of fish species includes a recent study of snook off the coast of South Carolina, just 60 miles south of the North Carolina border.
Do Red Snapper Respond to Baited Traps?
A recent study from NC State scientists and their colleagues reveals which fish are more likely to approach bait.
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.