Aug 5, 2024
Researchers surveyed seafood processors and consumers to gauge demand at the dinner table for this harmful species.
Oct 2, 2023
A large-scale Mid-Atlantic survey reveals the spread of new species.
Sep 18, 2023
Scientists compared how three different traps worked on the invasive species.
Oct 11, 2021
Experience — and time of day — are key factors influencing the effectiveness of lionfish removal.
Dec 21, 2020
Watch this video about how researchers assessed the diets of the invasive lionfish to determine whether the species has a preferred food.
Jun 8, 2020
Research shows the seaweed that distributors use to pack the worms can carry non-native species, which are are harmful to the environment.
Mar 16, 2020
Hand-crank electrofishing — or “telephoning” — is a recreational fishing technique that has been legal in North Carolina since 1985. As the name suggests, it involves using a telephone generator to produce low-voltage alternating current by turning a hand crank, which stuns catfish.
Aug 26, 2019
The "eat ‘em to beat ‘em" strategy might only make a small dent in the pesky fish’s numbers.
Feb 11, 2019
Scientists have assumed that lionfish are not picky when it comes to consuming prey — but what if they are?
Jan 28, 2019
Understanding the impact of invasive species on natural ecosystems is an important field of study in fisheries science.