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Is Data From Social Media Useful for Fisheries Science?
New research shows YouTube posts have potential for informing conservation strategies.
Where on the East Coast Do Saltwater Anglers Encounter the Most Species of Fish?
Based on interviews with anglers, North Carolina offers a more diverse array of species than any other state but one on the Atlantic seaboard.
Can Tarpon Survive a South Carolina Winter?
Tidally-restricted coastal ponds can provide tarpon a welcome refuge during some of the coldest months.
What’s Eating Atlantic Sturgeon Eggs and Larvae?
It’s gut-check time. New research identifies the predators.
Do You Want to Get Hooked on Fisheries Science?
North Carolina Sea Grant’s six-part online evening course will provide all the fundamentals on the science behind fisheries management.
How Big Was the Megalodon Shark?
New research suggests the extinct species could have been nearly 60 feet long.
Can Bacteria in the Water Infect Us through Shellfish?
Water sampling could help to better understand potential risks to shellfish consumers.
One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?
Repeatedly catching the same fish could influence stock assessments.
Is Climate Change Affecting Fish in NC Waters?
Fish larvae are entering Beaufort Inlet earlier in the year than they have before.