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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.

Jan 11, 2021

Is Climate Change Affecting Fish in NC Waters?

Fish larvae are entering Beaufort Inlet earlier in the year than they have before.

Oct 12, 2020

How Will Climate Change Affect Spawning American Shad?

By the 2090s, the spawning season for American shad could begin 12 days earlier.

Jan 27, 2020

Is Climate Change Affecting Sea Turtle Hatchlings?

Researchers at UNCW show warming temperatures cause loggerheads to give birth mostly to female offspring. Read more in Hook, Line & Science.

Jul 22, 2019

Do Warmer Waters Cause Flounder to Become Male?

New research shows that higher temperatures can "masculinize" southern flounder populations.

Jan 14, 2019

Will Fish Move as the Atlantic Warms?

Warming of ocean temperatures may ultimately change the distributionsof many popular fish species, impacting both local fishing communities and possibly even major fishing ports.