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Does It Make a Difference Where the Hook Lodges?
For dolphinfish, a hook imbedded in the roof of the mouth or the jaw could mean the difference between life and death.
Can NC’s Official Saltwater Fish Survive in the Mediterranean?
A Facebook group identified a red drum caught off the coast of Italy.
Does Open-Ocean Fish Farming Adversely Affect the Environment?
A commercial cobia farm off Panama has minimal impact on the water.
Where Do Wahoo Spend Time in the Water Column?
Satellite tagging data reveals that wahoo prefer warm waters and visit a range of depths
Do Your Plastic Plates and Bags Degrade in the Salt Marsh?
Plastics break down quickly, but only into smaller and smaller pieces — which your fish could eat.
Why Do We Need Stock Assessments of Fisheries?
This video shows the ABCs of an invaluable tool for scientists and managers.
Will a Simple Tutorial Help Anglers Build Up the Red Snapper Population?
Chance of survival increases when releasing a fish through use of a descending device — a tool that returns a fish to its depth at capture.
What Leads Anglers to Report their Catch Voluntarily?
Some anglers eagerly contribute important information on fisheries — and some anglers don’t.