Research

Dec 6, 2021

Can Tarpon Survive a South Carolina Winter?

Tidally-restricted coastal ponds can provide tarpon a welcome refuge during some of the coldest months.

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.

Nov 15, 2021

Does the Moon Affect Offshore Tournament Catch Rates?

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

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.

Oct 18, 2021

Does Oyster Farming Benefit Other Aquatic Animals?

A new study reveals that certain types of oyster farming support comparable or greater rates of predatory feeding than natural oyster reefs.

Oct 4, 2021

What’s the Status of American Eels in North Carolina’s Tidal Creeks?

Scientists looked at whether development on tidal creek terrain affected the survival rate of yellow-phase American eels.

Sep 27, 2021

How Can We Increase the Numbers of Fish on Artificial Reefs?

Research shows that adding “prey refuge bags” to artificial reefs improves fish populations — and it even raises the chances that anglers will have success.

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.

Sep 13, 2021

How Do Hurricanes Affect Coral Reef Fish?

Underwater sounds can provide important clues about the ecological health of a reef fish community.

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.