Research

Jul 19, 2021

Can “Accelerometers” Confirm Life Jacket Use on Boats?

Technology already exists that might improve safety at sea.

An Atlantic sharpnose shark on the deck of a boat

Jul 12, 2021

Do Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks Get Smarter as They Get Older?

This shark’s brain never stops growing throughout its entire life, especially the regions responsible for motor control and sense of smell.

Jul 5, 2021

Do Innovations for Recreational Fishing Create Challenges for Fisheries Management?

Research shows that challenges and opportunities arise when anglers use new technology.

Jun 28, 2021

What’s the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Carcass Collection Program?

Anglers have donated over 4000 fish to inform stock assessments, and this year's red snapper mini-season from July 9 to 11 offers another chance to help.

Jun 21, 2021

Can Self-Releasing Hooks Minimize Fish Injuries During Catch-and-Release?

A bite-shortened hook, designed to release fish without handling, shows promise.

Jun 7, 2021

Where Are You Most Likely to Find Juvenile Atlantic Menhaden?

New research shows that many small schools of “the most important fish in the sea” live close together in shallow creek waters.

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…