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 Are the Most Popular Blogposts from the First Six Months of Hook, Line and Science?
Posts on lionfish diet, shellfish pathogens and a northward shift of fisheries are the most read to date.
Is a Solar-Powered Pleasure Craft for You?
Tired of paying for boat fuel? Researchers in Thailand developed a low-cost, solar-powered catamaran to ferry tourists between nearby islands.
Does It Make a Difference Where the Hook Lodges?
For dolphinfish, a hook imbedded in the roof of the mouth or the jaw could mean the difference between life and death.
Can NC’s Official Saltwater Fish Survive in the Mediterranean?
A Facebook group identified a red drum caught off the coast of Italy.
Does Open-Ocean Fish Farming Adversely Affect the Environment?
A commercial cobia farm off Panama has minimal impact on the water.
Where Do Wahoo Spend Time in the Water Column?
Satellite tagging data reveals that wahoo prefer warm waters and visit a range of depths
Do Your Plastic Plates and Bags Degrade in the Salt Marsh?
Plastics break down quickly, but only into smaller and smaller pieces — which your fish could eat.
Why Do We Need Stock Assessments of Fisheries?
This video shows the ABCs of an invaluable tool for scientists and managers.
Will a Simple Tutorial Help Anglers Build Up the Red Snapper Population?
Chance of survival increases when releasing a fish through use of a descending device — a tool that returns a fish to its depth at capture.