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What Causes Anglers to Leave Behind Less Fishing Line and Other Litter?
A first-of-its-kind study in Patagonia reveals that anglers will litter less when they understand how their activities affect the environment.
What Can Scientists Learn From Ancient Sheepshead Bones?
Sheepshead bones recovered from historical sites reveal large-scale changes in population, as well as the forces driving these changes.
Does the Moon Affect Offshore Tournament Catch Rates?
A classic study shows how moon phase influences some gamefish more than others.
Would You Rather Keep More Fish Each Day or Fish Longer Seasons?
Angler surveys show which tradeoffs they’ll make in order to get the most out of a fishing season.
Are Red Drum Gone With the Wind?
A new study looked at several environmental factors and how they affected the numbers of red drum in coastal NC waters.
How Do Humpback Whales Behave Around Busy Atlantic Seaports?
New research reveals what happens when humpback whales and boats of all sizes frequent the same high traffic areas at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Does Oyster Farming Benefit Other Aquatic Animals?
A new study reveals that certain types of oyster farming support comparable or greater rates of predatory feeding than natural oyster reefs.
What Affects the Success of Divers When They Try to Remove Lionfish?
Experience — and time of day — are key factors influencing the effectiveness of lionfish removal.
What’s the Status of American Eels in North Carolina’s Tidal Creeks?
Scientists looked at whether development on tidal creek terrain affected the survival rate of yellow-phase American eels.
How Can We Increase the Numbers of Fish on Artificial Reefs?
Research shows that adding “prey refuge bags” to artificial reefs improves fish populations — and it even raises the chances that anglers will have success.