Research

May 24, 2021

Can Social Media Provide Useful Information About Recreational Fisheries?

Posts from a Facebook group revealed when and where anglers caught hickory shad and American shad — and even how they did it.

May 17, 2021

Do Water Snakes Get Thirsty?

New research shows that snakes in watery habitats are sensitive to dehydration.

May 10, 2021

What Do They Spend Your Fishing License Fee On?

Here’s the answer inquiring anglers want to know.

A man holding a mahi-mahi caught off of Hatteras Island.

May 3, 2021

What Depth and Water Temperature Do Mahi-Mahi Prefer?

Satellite-tagged mahi-mahi spend about 40% of their time near the surface and 95% of their day in water 77 to 84°F. A quick search online reveals that many anglers want…

Apr 19, 2021

What Should We Do With a Fleet of Boats When It Wears Out?

A new project points the way to more sustainable solutions for fiberglass vessels that have reached the end of their operating lives.

Apr 5, 2021

What Do Fish Fossils Reveal About Environmental Conditions in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain Several Million Years Ago?

Bladen County was likely a primary nursery area for Atlantic croaker and spot.

Mar 29, 2021

How Is Overfishing Affecting Southern Flounder?

Acoustic tracking and conventional tagging provide crucial information to plan for the sustainability of the species.

Mar 22, 2021

What’s Killing Weakfish?

Natural mortality — not fishing — has kept weakfish stock in decline.

Mar 15, 2021

Is Data From Social Media Useful for Fisheries Science?

New research shows YouTube posts have potential for informing conservation strategies.

Mar 1, 2021

Where on the East Coast Do Saltwater Anglers Encounter the Most Species of Fish?

Based on interviews with anglers, North Carolina offers a more diverse array of species than any other state but one on the Atlantic seaboard.