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image: Oysters from a feeder stream to the Chesapeake Bay, courtesy of NOAA.

Sep 9, 2024

Are sheepshead and oysters forever linked?

Thanks to the food chain, one does better in the presence of the other.
image: Boaters and their dog speed south down the Intracoastal Waterway near Figure Eight Island.

Aug 29, 2024

Boating under the influence can be lethal.

Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.
image: Hurricane Florence from ISS.

Aug 26, 2024

Do hurricanes stir up more mercury?

As the peak of hurricane season draws near, is metal toxicity in seafood an added threat? 
image: blue catfish.

Aug 5, 2024

Will consumers eat more blue catfish?

Researchers surveyed seafood processors and consumers to gauge demand at the dinner table for this harmful species.
image: cobia.

Jul 29, 2024

Are cobia the key to manta ray conservation?

Anglers suggest changes to stop the behaviors that place mantas at risk.
image: blue crabs.

Jul 22, 2024

Can inserts exclude terrapins from blue crab pots?

Small gear adjustments can make a big impact. 
image: an angler with a red snapper.

Jul 10, 2024

Are you rigged and ready to release red snapper?

Things to know in advance of the 2024 one-day red snapper season.
image: Recreational boater family cruises the ICW behind Figure Eight Island.

Jul 4, 2024

Can boating cause carbon monoxide poisoning?

Danger is in the air — and you can’t see or smell it.
image: fish swimming over seagrass.

Jun 17, 2024

How does seagrass restoration affect coastal fishes? 

A new study compared mudflats to restored meadows, and one habitat was a far better provider.
image: Boats on lifts.

Jun 3, 2024

Can boaters stop the spread of harmful aquatic hitchhikers?

New approaches may help prevent some species from expanding their ranges.