Calling All Anglers!
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What’s the Greatest Risk to Your Boat?
Hurricanes result in some of the most frequent boating insurance claims.
Are Catch-and-Release Deepwater Fish an Easy Meal for Sharks?
Can shark appetites undermine the use of descending devices as a conservation strategy? A research team led by one of the scientists who appeared on SHARKFEST, Marcus Drymon of Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, decided to find out.
What Are the Top Ten Most Common Types of Trash on the NC Coast?
Cigarette butts make up 26% of beach trash. Fishing gear doesn’t even make the top ten list.
How Diverse Are Temperate Reef Fishes on the Southeast Coast?
Over a three-year period, scientists observed 138 species of fish.
The Most Popular Hook, Line & Science Posts So Far from 2020
Posts on flounder identification, historic dock photos and North Carolina shrimp were the most read during the first six months of 2020.
Will Anglers Use Descending Devices on Reef Fish?
1,000 anglers received descending devices to try out for free, and here’s what they thought.
Boating Under the Influence Can Be Lethal
Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.
What Do We Find When We Track Sailfish Continuously?
Using pop-up satellite tags, scientists can get a much better understanding of billfish movement and migration.
What Can Anglers Do to Improve Shark Fisheries Management?
New research shows that citizen scientists can collect data and identify sharks with little error.