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Mar 22, 2021

What’s Killing Weakfish?

Natural mortality — not fishing — has kept weakfish stock in decline.

Mar 15, 2021

Is Data From Social Media Useful for Fisheries Science?

New research shows YouTube posts have potential for informing conservation strategies.

Mar 1, 2021

Where on the East Coast Do Saltwater Anglers Encounter the Most Species of Fish?

Based on interviews with anglers, North Carolina offers a more diverse array of species than any other state but one on the Atlantic seaboard.
Man holding a red drum

Feb 4, 2021

Do You Want to Get Hooked on Fisheries Science?

North Carolina Sea Grant’s six-part online evening course will provide all the fundamentals on the science behind fisheries management.

Jan 18, 2021

One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?

Repeatedly catching the same fish could influence stock assessments.

Jan 4, 2021

One-Minute Science: Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?

Watch this video to find out the kinds and amounts of seafood that people consume.

Dec 21, 2020

One-Minute Science: What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?

Watch this video about how researchers assessed the diets of the invasive lionfish to determine whether the species has a preferred food.

Dec 14, 2020

What’s Two Years Old and Has 100 Fisheries Science Updates for Anglers?

Hook, Line & Science celebrates its second birthday.
Atlantic sturgeon

Dec 7, 2020

Can We Use Off-the-Shelf Sonar to Count Atlantic Sturgeon?

Low-cost technology could allow for regionwide comparisons of daily numbers of the species.

Nov 30, 2020

Are Fewer People Getting NC Saltwater Fishing Licenses During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Year-to-date totals are typical, but the changes in sales by type of license are anything but.