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Can We Control the Lionfish Population by Hunting and Eating It?
The “eat ‘em to beat ‘em” strategy might only make a small dent in the pesky fish’s numbers.
Can Scientists Use Drones to Count Sharks and Rays?
The answer is yes — at least in ideal conditions.
Do Fish Shrink After They Die?
New research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish that are close to the minimum size limit.
Are Sharks and Other Highly Migratory Fish Populations on the Decline?
Water temperature matters when estimating the abundance of large, open-ocean predators.
Do Warmer Waters Cause Flounder to Become Male?
New research shows that higher temperatures can “masculinize” southern flounder populations.
What Can Researchers Learn by Eavesdropping on Fish?
Underwater recordings reveal crucial information about how fish use restored oyster reefs.
Where Do Large NC Striped Bass Spend Their Summers?
In the northeast United States — and they don’t waste time getting there.
What Are the Most Popular Blogposts from the First Six Months of Hook, Line and Science?
Posts on lionfish diet, shellfish pathogens and a northward shift of fisheries are the most read to date.