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A sheepshead fish in a reef environment

Nov 22, 2021

What Can Scientists Learn From Ancient Sheepshead Bones?

Sheepshead bones recovered from historical sites reveal large-scale changes in population, as well as the forces driving these changes.
image: waxing moon.

Nov 15, 2021

Does the Moon Affect Offshore Tournament Catch Rates?

A classic study shows how moon phase influences some gamefish more than others.

Nov 8, 2021

Would You Rather Keep More Fish Each Day or Fish Longer Seasons?

Angler surveys show which tradeoffs they’ll make in order to get the most out of a fishing season.
A beach seine for sampling small fish from shore

Nov 1, 2021

Are Red Drum Gone With the Wind?

A new study looked at several environmental factors and how they affected the numbers of red drum in coastal NC waters.
Lionfish, courtesy of NOAA.

Oct 11, 2021

What Affects the Success of Divers When They Try to Remove Lionfish?

Experience — and time of day — are key factors influencing the effectiveness of lionfish removal.
Block Island Wind Farm, courtesy of Dennis Schroeder/NREL.

Sep 20, 2021

Do Offshore Wind Farms Affect Recreational Fishing?

Yes — but maybe not like you’d think they would.
A summer flounder recently caught on a wooden dock

Sep 6, 2021

Ready for a Pop Quiz on Southern Flounder?

The latest science from North Carolina researchers is required reading.

Aug 23, 2021

What Happens to Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout After Live Weigh-Ins at Tournaments?

Red drum are slower to leave the area after release, and fewer die after tournaments than spotted sea trout.

Aug 16, 2021

What Can Satellite Imagery Tell Us About How Many Boats Visit Reefs?

Pioneering research from a joint North Carolina Sea Grant and NC Space Grant research fellow shows that spring and summer months bring the most visitors  -- likely due to fishing activity.

Aug 9, 2021

Does Restricting Fishing Activity Actually Benefit Reef Fish?

New science explores the effectiveness of marine protected areas.