Calling All Anglers!
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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.
What Leads Anglers to Report their Catch Voluntarily?
Some anglers eagerly contribute important information on fisheries — and some anglers don’t.
Why Do Some Anglers Target Bluefin Tuna While Others Do Not?
The answer partially depends on annual income.
What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?
Scientists have assumed that lionfish are not picky when it comes to consuming prey — but what if they are?
Can Released Deepwater Grouper Survive?
The use of descending devices in offshore bottom-fishing can combat the potentially life-threatening effects on fish brought up from depth.