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image: Gray Triggerfish.

Jul 27, 2026

Does depth or temperature affect the survival of reef fish after release?

Ten years of charter fishing trips reveals the one factor that trumps all others.

image: Anglers identify signs of barotrauma on a red snapper.

Oct 13, 2025

How does deep hooking affect red snapper survival?

Jaw-hooked red snapper and deep-hooked red snapper respond differently after release.

image: vented fish before release.

Jun 23, 2025

Do anglers know how to vent deepwater reef fish?

Widespread misunderstandings may lead to unintentional harm.