Research

Sep 30, 2019

How Do Anglers and Non-Anglers Differ When They Hire a Boat?

Research shows that regardless of whether people fish, they share some similar tastes in chartered trips — but the findings also reveal how charter companies might hook more non-anglers.

Sep 2, 2019

Why Should We Restore Rivers?

The Cape Fear River Partnership has been a collaborative success, benefiting fish and people.

Aug 26, 2019

Can We Control the Lionfish Population by Hunting and Eating It?

The "eat ‘em to beat ‘em" strategy might only make a small dent in the pesky fish’s numbers.

Aug 19, 2019

Do Loud Noises Affect Fish?

Surveying for underwater gas and oil deposits could harm reef fish.

Aug 12, 2019

Can Scientists Use Drones to Count Sharks and Rays?

The answer is yes — at least in ideal conditions.

Jul 22, 2019

Do Warmer Waters Cause Flounder to Become Male?

New research shows that higher temperatures can "masculinize" southern flounder populations.

Jul 15, 2019

What Can Researchers Learn by Eavesdropping on Fish?

Underwater recordings reveal crucial information about how fish use restored oyster reefs.

May 6, 2019

Where Do Wahoo Spend Time in the Water Column?

Satellite tagging data reveals that wahoo prefer warm waters and visit a range of depths

Apr 29, 2019

Do Your Plastic Plates and Bags Degrade in the Salt Marsh?

Plastics break down quickly, but only into smaller and smaller pieces — which your fish could eat.

Apr 22, 2019

Why Do We Need Stock Assessments of Fisheries?

This video shows the ABCs of an invaluable tool for scientists and managers.