Angler

Feb 3, 2020

How Important Is It to Limit Reef Fishing Locations and Seasons?

New science shows conservation strategies have worked to rebuild the Nassau grouper population.

Jan 20, 2020

Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Seafood Sleuth?

Citizen scientists collected seafood samples to help determine seafood mislabeling — and they did it as well as the experts.

Dec 30, 2019

When Do Spotted Seatrout Succumb to Winterkill?

How cold is too cold for spotted seatrout?

Dec 16, 2019

Who Do Anglers Trust?

It depends on whether they want information about fisheries — or about what they should buy. Learn more in Hook, Line & Science!

Dec 9, 2019

Can Migrating Fish Bypass Dams and Locks?

Yes, by using “fishways” — but with varying degrees of success.

Dec 2, 2019

What Are the Most Popular Blogposts of the Year from Hook, Line and Science?

Fish shrinkage, invasive lionfish appetites, and cobia movement were our most popular topics as North Carolina Sea Grant's Hook, Line & Science blog celebrates its first year.

Nov 25, 2019

What Fish Species Live in the Surf Zone?

At Wrightsville Beach, 84 different fishes use the surf zone.

Nov 18, 2019

Do Cobia Return to their Summer Spawning Habitat?

Electronic tagging reveals the answer.

Nov 4, 2019

What Happens to Plastic Trash?

Researchers found “microplastics” in 59 of 60 samples in near-shore waters.

Oct 7, 2019

Looking for a Good Local Spot for Spot?

Stick with a winner. Some juvenile saltmarsh fishes reoccupy the same areas for weeks and even months.