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Can You Identify North Carolina’s Three Species of Flounder?
It turns out, most anglers can’t. Luckily, NCDMF has some tips.
What Happens to Plastic Trash?
Researchers found “microplastics” in 59 of 60 samples in near-shore waters.
What’s in Our Fish — and Our Gators?
New research looks at whether PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are accumulating in our wildlife.
Can Living Shorelines Lessen Erosion from Boat Traffic?
It depends on how much water they allow to pass through them.
Looking for a Good Local Spot for Spot?
Stick with a winner. Some juvenile saltmarsh fishes reoccupy the same areas for weeks and even months.
How Do Anglers and Non-Anglers Differ When They Hire a Boat?
Research shows that regardless of whether people fish, they share some similar tastes in chartered trips — but the findings also reveal how charter companies might hook more non-anglers.
Did 2018’s Hurricanes Curtail NC Saltwater Angling?
Last year, the total recreational catch declined for North Carolina anglers — but they still pulled in nearly 79 million fish.
Where Do North Carolina’s Saltwater Anglers Live?
Most of our anglers reside close to our coast — but last year people from dozens of countries and all 50 U.S. states bought licenses to fish N.C. waters.
Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?
The average “high-frequency” seafood consumer annually devours almost 90 pounds of finfish and shellfish.