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Nov 9, 2020

Have You Heard My Fish?

Scientists are working together to track 104 fish and sea turtle species in coastal waters.

Oct 19, 2020

How Big Is That Bass?

The “TrophyCatch Eyeball Challenge” reveals that guessing the weight of a bass in a photo is a lot harder than most people think.

Oct 5, 2020

Does the Type of Habitat Affect Juvenile Fish?

Research shows sportfish generally have higher populations in natural and restored habitats.

Sep 28, 2020

When Do Anglers Head to Reef Sites?

Long-range automated cameras answered the question about one in site in Australia.
A loggerhread sea turtle swimming

Sep 14, 2020

How Do Loggerhead Sea Turtles React to Hurricanes?

Not only do they dive longer and change locations, but their new behaviors linger after the storm has passed.

Aug 31, 2020

Do Trout Stocked in Western NC Rivers Stay Put?

Most trout stay within about a mile of their original stocking location but are available in high numbers to anglers for only a few weeks.

Aug 24, 2020

Where Can I Find Quick and Free Info about Fish Stocks?

The new NOAA Fisheries Stock SMART Tool provides easy online access to current and historical data on federal stock assessments.

Aug 10, 2020

Are Catch-and-Release Deepwater Fish an Easy Meal for Sharks?

Can shark appetites undermine the use of descending devices as a conservation strategy? A research team led by one of the scientists who appeared on SHARKFEST, Marcus Drymon of Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, decided to find out.  

Aug 3, 2020

What Are the Top Ten Most Common Types of Trash on the NC Coast?

Cigarette butts make up 26% of beach trash. Fishing gear doesn’t even make the top ten list.

Jul 27, 2020

How Diverse Are Temperate Reef Fishes on the Southeast Coast?

Over a three-year period, scientists observed 138 species of fish.