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Does Restricting Fishing Activity Actually Benefit Reef Fish?
New science explores the effectiveness of marine protected areas.
Can GoPros on Remotely Operated Vehicles Measure the Size of Reef Fish?
New research shows that dual small action cameras on ROVs more effectively provide data about the length of fish for a wider range of species than previous methods that use lasers.
Can We Monitor Juvenile Shrimp With Microchips?
Scientists test a new technology that’s similar to your car’s EZ-Pass in order to track individual shrimp.
Can “Accelerometers” Confirm Life Jacket Use on Boats?
Technology already exists that might improve safety at sea.
Do Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks Get Smarter as They Get Older?
This shark’s brain never stops growing throughout its entire life, especially the regions responsible for motor control and sense of smell.
Do Innovations for Recreational Fishing Create Challenges for Fisheries Management?
Research shows that challenges and opportunities arise when anglers use new technology.
What’s the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Carcass Collection Program?
Anglers have donated over 4000 fish to inform stock assessments, and this year’s red snapper mini-season from July 9 to 11 offers another chance to help.
Can Self-Releasing Hooks Minimize Fish Injuries During Catch-and-Release?
A bite-shortened hook, designed to release fish without handling, shows promise.
Does Protecting Oyster Reefs Benefit Other Marine Organisms?
Creating no-harvest zones on oyster reefs helps the fish — and crustaceans living on the reefs, too.
Where Are You Most Likely to Find Juvenile Atlantic Menhaden?
New research shows that many small schools of “the most important fish in the sea” live close together in shallow creek waters.