Angler

Dec 20, 2021

Will a Warming Atlantic Ocean Shorten the Lifespan of Your Favorite Fish?

A small rise in temperature in the north Atlantic off Nova Scotia is likely to increase the natural mortality rate of many marine fishes in the region.

Nov 29, 2021

What Causes Anglers to Leave Behind Less Fishing Line and Other Litter?

A first-of-its-kind study in Patagonia reveals that anglers will litter less when they understand how their activities affect the environment.

Nov 15, 2021

Does the Moon Affect Offshore Tournament Catch Rates?

A classic study shows how moon phase influences some gamefish more than others.

Nov 8, 2021

Would You Rather Keep More Fish Each Day or Fish Longer Seasons?

Angler surveys show which tradeoffs they’ll make in order to get the most out of a fishing season.

A beach seine for sampling small fish from shore

Nov 1, 2021

Are Red Drum Gone With the Wind?

A new study looked at several environmental factors and how they affected the numbers of red drum in coastal NC waters.

Block Island Wind Farm, courtesy of Dennis Schroeder/NREL.

Sep 20, 2021

Do Offshore Wind Farms Affect Recreational Fishing?

Yes — but maybe not like you’d think they would.

Aug 23, 2021

What Happens to Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout After Live Weigh-Ins at Tournaments?

Red drum are slower to leave the area after release, and fewer die after tournaments than spotted sea trout.

Aug 9, 2021

Does Restricting Fishing Activity Actually Benefit Reef Fish?

New science explores the effectiveness of marine protected areas.

Jul 19, 2021

Can “Accelerometers” Confirm Life Jacket Use on Boats?

Technology already exists that might improve safety at sea.

An Atlantic sharpnose shark on the deck of a boat

Jul 12, 2021

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.