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Where Do Southern Flounder Go in the Winter?
Southern flounder move offshore to spawn, but their migration patterns might be more mysterious than we thought.
Can Social Media Provide Useful Information About Recreational Fisheries?
Posts from a Facebook group revealed when and where anglers caught hickory shad and American shad — and even how they did it.
Do Water Snakes Get Thirsty?
New research shows that snakes in watery habitats are sensitive to dehydration.
What Depth and Water Temperature Do Mahi-Mahi Prefer?
Satellite-tagged mahi-mahi spend about 40% of their time near the surface and 95% of their day in water 77 to 84°F. A quick search online reveals that many anglers want to know the best water…
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What Kinds of Anglers Are the Best at What They Do?
Surprising research suggests that differences among anglers don’t matter much when we look at how many fish they actually catch.
What Should We Do With a Fleet of Boats When It Wears Out?
A new project points the way to more sustainable solutions for fiberglass vessels that have reached the end of their operating lives.
Discarding Greater Amberjack: Catch and Release or Catch and Decease?
Electronic tagging shows that most of these fish survive the catch-and-release experience.
What Do Fish Fossils Reveal About Environmental Conditions in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain Several Million Years Ago?
Bladen County was likely a primary nursery area for Atlantic croaker and spot.
How Is Overfishing Affecting Southern Flounder?
Acoustic tracking and conventional tagging provide crucial information to plan for the sustainability of the species.