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Feb 15, 2021

What’s Eating Atlantic Sturgeon Eggs and Larvae?

It's gut-check time. New research identifies the predators.
kids and teacher peer through the jaws of a megalodon shark

Feb 1, 2021

How Big Was the Megalodon Shark?

New research suggests the extinct species could have been nearly 60 feet long.
oyster

Jan 25, 2021

Can Bacteria in the Water Infect Us through Shellfish?

Water sampling could help to better understand potential risks to shellfish consumers.

Jan 18, 2021

One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?

Repeatedly catching the same fish could influence stock assessments.

Jan 4, 2021

One-Minute Science: Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?

Watch this video to find out the kinds and amounts of seafood that people consume.

Dec 28, 2020

One-Minute Science: Do Fish Shrink After They Die?

Watch this video about how new research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish close to the minimum size limit.

Dec 21, 2020

One-Minute Science: What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?

Watch this video about how researchers assessed the diets of the invasive lionfish to determine whether the species has a preferred food.

Dec 14, 2020

What’s Two Years Old and Has 100 Fisheries Science Updates for Anglers?

Hook, Line & Science celebrates its second birthday.
Atlantic sturgeon

Dec 7, 2020

Can We Use Off-the-Shelf Sonar to Count Atlantic Sturgeon?

Low-cost technology could allow for regionwide comparisons of daily numbers of the species.

Nov 16, 2020

What Causes Boaters to Wear Life Jackets?

In general, the riskier the conditions, the more likely boaters are to wear life jackets.