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Fisheries Management

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.
image: tilefish (Caulolatilus microps).

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.
image: mako shark underwater.

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: mahi mahi.

Mar 9, 2026

Can citizen science offer a solution for data-poor situations in sport fish management?

Mapping local knowledge from anglers can reveal small-scale seasonal movements and more.
Image: Adult white shrimp (Litopenaeus setiferus), courtesy of NOAA.

Jan 24, 2026

Why does the number of shrimp in Pamlico Sound vary so much year to year?

A North Carolina Sea Grant study shows that combining shrimpers’ local ecological knowledge with traditional science leads to a clearer picture of why shrimp populations fluctuate.
image: Fishery employee feeds fish.

Jan 12, 2026

New Year, New Skills: Can Exercise Help Hatchery Fish Survive in the Wild?

New research suggests exercise may benefit fish.
Man holding a red drum

Dec 29, 2025

Does tagging affect red drum?

A new study shows that the act of tagging itself impacts growth rates — but that the effects could be temporary.
image: white grunt.

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.
image: blue crabs.

Nov 10, 2025

Why is North Carolina’s blue crab population declining?

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