Calling All Anglers!
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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.
What Do Anglers Think of the Great Red Snapper Count?
Researchers wanted to learn more about people’s views related to the accuracy of the count and the science behind it.
Do Self-Releasing Hooks Minimize Fish Injuries During Catch-and-Release?
A bite-shortened hook, designed to release fish without handling, shows promise.
Are Young Great Whites Swimming Coastal Carolina Waters?
New research shows these sharks might not be spending their winters where we expected.
How Much Ocean Floor Off the Southeast Coast Do Natural Reefs Occupy?
And how much more territory belongs to natural reefs than to artificial reefs?
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?
Is Climate Change Making More Flounder Male Than Female?
A new study looks at why populations of southern flounder are declining in the Southeast and the Gulf of Mexico.
Do Contaminants Affect the Bluefish Population?
Scientists looked at whether PCBs and pesticides are leaving a chemical “fingerprint.”
Can the Sounds of Courting Fish Help Predict the Number of Offspring?
South Carolina scientists compared underwater fish sounds and environmental data with the numbers of young fish they collected.
What Can Twitter Tell Us About Red Tides?
A new study compared tweets and scientific counts of algae during a year-long red tide.
