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Fisheries Management

image: boy fishing.

Jun 24, 2024

Are fish shrinking?

Scientists discover a global phenomenon, but the reasons behind it aren’t clear cut.
image: Atlantic croaker.

Jun 10, 2024

Can environmental DNA tell us what fish are in an estuary?

A new method shows promise for tracking the presence of most species.
image: Spotted Seatrout.

Apr 29, 2024

Would anglers spend more on fishing under certain management scenarios?

Changes in size and bag limits could lead to greater fishing opportunity.
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Apr 22, 2024

Are we prepared for climate-ready fisheries policies?

Shifting fish populations make it difficult to manage fisheries across jurisdictions.
image: red snapper.

Mar 18, 2024

How can we rebuild the stock of South Atlantic red snapper?

A new model suggests options.
image: bluefish catch.

Mar 4, 2024

Can we predict when and where we’ll find bluefish?

To find the answers, it’s literally gut-check time.
image: two boats full of fishers on NC waters.

Feb 26, 2024

Does trophy fishing put fish populations at risk?

World records suggest certain species are under pressure.
image: walleye.

Feb 12, 2024

What makes anglers happy?

Three things can make a fisher’s day.
image: cormorant on the water.

Feb 5, 2024

Are cormorants hampering the recovery of fisheries?

These birds consume thousands of metric tons of menhaden along North Carolina’s coast, but the impact might not be as high as scientists thought.
Image: NOAA scientists tag and measure a blue marlin.

Jan 22, 2024

Do you want to get hooked on fisheries science?

It’s wintertime — so instead of daydreaming about fishing, why not pull up a chair and participate in our online fisheries science course on Tuesday evenings?