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image: Boaters and their dog speed south down the Intracoastal Waterway near Figure Eight Island.

Aug 29, 2024

Boating under the influence can be lethal.

Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.
image: cobia.

Jul 29, 2024

Are cobia the key to manta ray conservation?

Anglers suggest changes to stop the behaviors that place mantas at risk.
image: an angler with a red snapper.

Jul 10, 2024

Are you rigged and ready to release red snapper?

Things to know in advance of the 2024 one-day red snapper season.
image: anglers fishing on boat.

Jul 1, 2024

What can South Atlantic reef fish anglers learn from their Australian counterparts?

Australian researchers surveyed deepwater, reef fish anglers about strategies employed to minimize post-release mortality.
image: boy fishing.

Jun 24, 2024

Are fish shrinking?

Scientists discover a global phenomenon, but the reasons behind it aren’t clear cut.
Chesapeake Bay oyster reef image via NOAA

May 6, 2024

Where do red drum hide?

A South Carolina study finds that where red drum go to escape depends on whether they are hatchery-raised.
image: mountain trout.

Mar 11, 2024

Who’s out looking for mountain trout?

Three groups of anglers with very different motivations.
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: blue catfish.

Jan 15, 2024

Will live-imaging sonar help you catch more fish?

Scientists ran an artificial fishing tournament to find out.