Calling All Anglers!
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How Often Do Sharks Swipe the Catch?
A new study reveals that avid anglers are no strangers to opportunistic sharks — and this could impact shark conservation.
Where Can Anglers Find Blue Marlin?
A new study reveals the depths and temperatures that blue marlin prefer.
How Does Seagrass React to Environmental Changes?
Genetically diverse seagrass beds on the North Carolina coast might be able to adapt better than seagrass that grows elsewhere.
Do We Understand the Power of Fishing for Food?
From the water’s edge to the heart of the community: fishing for food is far more than a pastime.
What Are the Top 10 Most Common Types of Trash on the NC Coast?
Last year’s coastal trash included a garter belt and a windshield — but fishing gear made up less than 1% of the items that people picked up.
Where Do American Shad Like to Spawn?
When these fish return to the Albemarle Sound to reproduce, they prefer one river basin — by far.
Does it Help to Look at the Big Picture When Managing Menhaden?
A new model accounts for a number of factors that influence the populations of Atlantic menhaden and other species.
How Did People Catch Fish 12,000 Years Ago?
An archaeological site has revealed an enormous collection of early hooks, lines, and sinkers — and even evidence of artificial lures.
Are Fish Headed North?
Warming waters means hundreds of fish species — including some of the most economically important to the United States — will be on the move.
Is There an Environmentally Friendly Way to Keep Hitchhiking Organisms Off Your Boat?
Research suggests there is an approach that balances effective boat operation with protection of ecosystems.