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Do Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks Get Smarter as They Get Older?
This shark’s brain never stops growing throughout its entire life, especially the regions responsible for motor control and sense of smell.

Do Innovations for Recreational Fishing Create Challenges for Fisheries Management?
Research shows that challenges and opportunities arise when anglers use new technology.

What’s the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Carcass Collection Program?
Anglers have donated over 4000 fish to inform stock assessments, and this year’s red snapper mini-season from July 9 to 11 offers another chance to help.

Can Self-Releasing Hooks Minimize Fish Injuries During Catch-and-Release?
A bite-shortened hook, designed to release fish without handling, shows promise.

Does Protecting Oyster Reefs Benefit Other Marine Organisms?
Creating no-harvest zones on oyster reefs helps the fish — and crustaceans living on the reefs, too.

Where Are You Most Likely to Find Juvenile Atlantic Menhaden?
New research shows that many small schools of “the most important fish in the sea” live close together in shallow creek waters.

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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