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Can Tarpon Survive a South Carolina Winter?
Tidally-restricted coastal ponds can provide tarpon a welcome refuge during some of the coldest months.
What’s Eating Atlantic Sturgeon Eggs and Larvae?
It’s gut-check time. New research identifies the predators.
Do You Want to Get Hooked on Fisheries Science?
North Carolina Sea Grant’s six-part online evening course will provide all the fundamentals on the science behind fisheries management.
How Big Was the Megalodon Shark?
New research suggests the extinct species could have been nearly 60 feet long.
Do Bacteria in the Water Infect Us through Shellfish?
Water sampling could help to better understand potential risks to shellfish consumers.
One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?
Repeatedly catching the same fish could influence stock assessments.
Is Climate Change Affecting Fish in NC Waters?
Fish larvae are entering Beaufort Inlet earlier in the year than they have before.
One-Minute Science: Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?
Watch this video to find out the kinds and amounts of seafood that people consume.
One-Minute Science: Do Fish Shrink After They Die?
Watch this video about how new research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish close to the minimum size limit.
One-Minute Science: What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?
Watch this video about how researchers assessed the diets of the invasive lionfish to determine whether the species has a preferred food.