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.
Are the Number of Adults with a Shellfish Allergy Increasing?
Research shows that nearly 3% of adults in our country are allergic to shellfish.
What Is the Status of the World’s Managed Fisheries?
On average, fish stocks are increasing in places where they’re managed — and they’re in much worse shape in locations where they aren’t managed.
How Important Is It to Limit Reef Fishing Locations and Seasons?
New science shows conservation strategies have worked to rebuild the Nassau grouper population.
Is Climate Change Affecting Sea Turtle Hatchlings?
Researchers at UNCW show warming temperatures cause loggerheads to give birth mostly to female offspring. Read more in Hook, Line & Science.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Seafood Sleuth?
Citizen scientists collected seafood samples to help determine seafood mislabeling — and they did it as well as the experts.
Why Should We Protect Coastal Habitats?
Coastal habitats are vital for the state’s important fish species, as well as for fish that migrate along the East Coast.
Will Consumers Spend More for Local and Eco-Friendly Seafood?
People are willing to pay for local and eco-labeled seafood.
Who Do Anglers Trust?
It depends on whether they want information about fisheries — or about what they should buy. Learn more in Hook, Line & Science!
Can Migrating Fish Bypass Dams and Locks?
Yes, by using “fishways” — but with varying degrees of success.