Calling All Anglers!
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And… calling all scientists! If you’d like to write for Hook, Line & Science about your research, please contact Scott Baker at msbaker@ncsu.edu or Sara Mirabilio at semirabi@ncsu.edu.

Do Artificial Reefs Enhance Fish Habitats?
A new study demonstrates that artificial reefs benefit fish communities.

What Are the Barriers to Life Jacket Use?
Saturday kicked off National Safe Boating Week. Sea Grant reminds recreational boaters to embrace safety including life jacket use.

Which Region’s Saltwater Anglers Catch the Most Fish?
Is it the Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico, or Pacific Coast?

Is There an Environmentally Friendly Way to Keep Hitchhiking Organisms Off Your Boat?
New research suggests there is an approach that balances effective boat operation with protection of ecosystems.

Can Insight from Ancient Oysters Provide Solutions for Modern Oyster Management?
The fossil record may suggest keys to protecting the modern-day species.

What Attracts Blacktip Sharks to Fishing Piers?
Research shows the number of anglers makes a difference.

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 Will Historic Dock Photos Reveal about Fisheries?
Citizen scientists will help to fill in the gaps.

What Affects the Size of Juvenile Southern Flounder?
Recent findings highlight how differences in salinity and diet impact growth.