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image: two right whales.

Jan 29, 2024

Are fishing and boating regulations protecting endangered whales?

Some whales face significant threats from vessels and fishing gear.
Image: NOAA scientists tag and measure a blue marlin.

Jan 22, 2024

Do you want to get hooked on fisheries science?

It’s wintertime — so instead of daydreaming about fishing, why not pull up a chair and participate in our online fisheries science course on Tuesday evenings?

image: blue catfish.

Jan 15, 2024

Will live-imaging sonar help you catch more fish?

Scientists ran an artificial fishing tournament to find out.
image: cobia.

Jan 8, 2024

Can phone interviews help set conservation goals?

Commercial fishers and recreational anglers answer the call — and provide valuable input on black sea bass and cobia. 
image: fish with tag.

Nov 27, 2023

You Caught a Tagged Fish – Now What?

Report it and claim your reward.
image: red drum.

Nov 20, 2023

Does the Size of a Red Drum Affect its Recovery After Catch-and-Release?

New research reveals that larger fish react differently than smaller fish.
image: green sea turtle swimming.

Nov 13, 2023

Are Anglers and Commercial Fishers Accidentally Catching More Sea Turtles Than We Previously Thought?

A new model shows when and why turtles along the Southeast coast are at risk.
image: Natural reef off the Florida coast.

Nov 6, 2023

Should We Be Worried About Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Offshore NC Waters?

Reef composition and changing environmental factors are key to better understanding this potential threat.
image: Lures aplenty.

Oct 30, 2023

How Can We Develop More Biodegradable Soft Bait Fishing Lures?

There’s a growing market for more eco-friendly lures — and now there’s a new blueprint for making and testing them.
image: fishing with guide.

Oct 23, 2023

Are Fishing Guides Role Models?

About 500 former clients of charter fishing guides weighed in on the issue.