Ecosystems

oyster toadfish, credit: Allison Scott : NOAA.

May 11, 2026

Can underwater sounds reveal where fish live?

By listening beneath the surface, scientists uncover how habitat shapes the hidden rhythms of estuarine life.

Apr 27, 2026

When do blueline tilefish spawn?

Research involving charter boat captains provides critical data on the reproductive biology of blueline tilefish in the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions.

image: woman holds an adult sheepshead on a boat.

Apr 13, 2026

Where do sheepshead spawn along the North Carolina coast?

New research identifies when and where sheepshead gather to reproduce.

Mar 23, 2026

Are anglers a rising threat to sharks?

Recreational catches of shortfin mako reveal the impacts of modern fishing on open-ocean sharks.

image: a surveyor collecting recreational fishing data.

Feb 9, 2026

What can 40 years of angler interviews tell us about where fish are moving?

Half of the fish species in a new study are now inhabiting different areas of the East Coast.

Dec 8, 2025

Where, when, and why do white grunts live off the Carolinas?

Scientists document long-term patterns of a fish most popular with children and beginners.

Nov 10, 2025

Why is North Carolina’s blue crab population declining?

Scientists look at clues from times before and after the decrease began.

image: Ship passing through Panama Canal.

Jul 14, 2025

What happens when oceans connect?

Expansion of the Panama Canal reshapes local ecosystems.

Jun 30, 2025

What kind of gear can you win from the South Atlantic Release Rodeo?

Circle hooks and lead weights, a kite rod and reel combo, and a Turtlebox speaker.

May 19, 2025

Are predators following blue crabs?

Studying blue crabs and their surrounding aquatic environments can tell us about species higher in the food chain.