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.
Will Anglers Use Descending Devices on Reef Fish?
1,000 anglers received descending devices to try out for free, and here’s what they thought.
Boating Under the Influence Can Be Lethal
Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.
What Do We Find When We Track Sailfish Continuously?
Using pop-up satellite tags, scientists can get a much better understanding of billfish movement and migration.
What Can Anglers Do to Improve Shark Fisheries Management?
New research shows that citizen scientists can collect data and identify sharks with little error.
What Should We Do with Unused Marine Bloodworms and Packing Material?
Research shows the seaweed that distributors use to pack the worms can carry non-native species, which are are harmful to the environment.
Can Computers Accurately Identify Fish by Species?
Research suggests that state-of-the-art modeling is the key to the automated identification of fish.
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?