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.

The Most Popular Hook, Line & Science Posts So Far from 2020

July 20, 2020 | Scott Baker

Posts on flounder identification, historic dock photos and North Carolina shrimp were the most read during the first six months of 2020....

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Will Anglers Use Descending Devices on Reef Fish?

July 13, 2020 | Dave Shaw

1,000 anglers received descending devices to try out for free, and here’s what they thought....

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Boating Under the Influence Can Be Lethal

July 6, 2020 | Dave Shaw

Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water....

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What’s in Your Fish Platter?

June 29, 2020 | Dave Shaw

Many consumers might have enjoyed pangasius without even knowing it....

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What Do We Find When We Track Sailfish Continuously?

June 22, 2020 | Dave Shaw

Using pop-up satellite tags, scientists can get a much better understanding of billfish movement and migration....

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What Can Anglers Do to Improve Shark Fisheries Management?

June 15, 2020 | Dave Shaw

New research shows that citizen scientists can collect data and identify sharks with little error....

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What Should We Do with Unused Marine Bloodworms and Packing Material?

June 8, 2020 | Dave Shaw

Research shows the seaweed that distributors use to pack the worms can carry non-native species, which are are harmful to the environment....

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Can Computers Accurately Identify Fish by Species?

June 1, 2020 | Dave Shaw

Research suggests that state-of-the-art modeling is the key to the automated identification of fish....

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Do Artificial Reefs Enhance Fish Habitats?

May 25, 2020 | Dave Shaw

A new study demonstrates that artificial reefs benefit fish communities....

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Which Region’s Saltwater Anglers Catch the Most Fish?

May 11, 2020 | Dave Shaw

Is it the Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico, or Pacific Coast?...

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