Fishing

Mar 2, 2020

Do Anglers Want Creature Comforts at Access Sites?

The answer changes according to their age, gender, and other demographics.

Feb 24, 2020

Do Gray Triggerfish Survive After Catch-and-Release?

New science shows they usually don’t.

Feb 10, 2020

What Is the Status of the World’s Managed Fisheries?

On average, fish stocks are increasing in places where they’re managed — and they’re in much worse shape in locations where they aren’t managed.

Feb 3, 2020

How Important Is It to Limit Reef Fishing Locations and Seasons?

New science shows conservation strategies have worked to rebuild the Nassau grouper population.

Jan 20, 2020

Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Seafood Sleuth?

Citizen scientists collected seafood samples to help determine seafood mislabeling — and they did it as well as the experts.

Jan 13, 2020

Why Should We Protect Coastal Habitats?

Coastal habitats are vital for the state’s important fish species, as well as for fish that migrate along the East Coast.

Dec 30, 2019

When Do Spotted Seatrout Succumb to Winterkill?

How cold is too cold for spotted seatrout?

Dec 16, 2019

Who Do Anglers Trust?

It depends on whether they want information about fisheries — or about what they should buy. Learn more in Hook, Line & Science!

Dec 9, 2019

Can Migrating Fish Bypass Dams and Locks?

Yes, by using “fishways” — but with varying degrees of success.

Dec 2, 2019

What Are the Most Popular Blogposts of the Year from Hook, Line and Science?

Fish shrinkage, invasive lionfish appetites, and cobia movement were our most popular topics as North Carolina Sea Grant's Hook, Line & Science blog celebrates its first year.