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Greater amberjack in ocean waters.

Aug 28, 2023

Can We Use Video to Estimate the Numbers of Amberjack?

With underwater cameras trained on various amberjack species in the Southeast, scientists tried to gauge population trends for the fish.
image: black sea bass on a reef.

Aug 14, 2023

What’s the Best Way to Count Reef Fish?

Scientists compared two methods — high definition video and wire traps — to see which better sampled an array of fish off the Southeast coast.

Aug 7, 2023

Can Fish Escape Waters That Are Harmfully Low on Oxygen?

New research shows that spot flee quickly when oxygen levels are unsafe.

Jul 31, 2023

Have bigger sharks given way to smaller sharks along the North Carolina coast?

Over the last 50 years, many shark species have trended toward smaller-sized individuals around Cape Lookout.
A summer flounder recently caught on a wooden dock

Jul 27, 2023

The Most Popular Flounder Posts on Hook, Line & Science

Posts on flounder identification, historic dock photos and North Carolina shrimp were the most read during the first six months of 2020.
image: dolphin at play.

Jul 10, 2023

Where Do Dolphins Live Year-Round in NC Waters?

They may cluster together differently than we thought.
image: Hurricane Florence from ISS.

Jun 26, 2023

Can Fish Communities in Seagrass Weather Hurricanes?

These shallow water habitats withstand storm impacts, providing protection for juvenile fish.
image: water scorpion, Germany.

Jun 19, 2023

What Can Stories Teach Children About Rivers and Oceans?

A tale about a water scorpion, a boy, and a dam proves effective in teaching children about protecting the environment.
image: fishers in boat.

Jun 12, 2023

What if Fishing Tournaments Could Be Great Competitions and Helpful to Science?

New research looks at whether historical records from recreational fishing tournaments can be a useful source of information about long-term trends in recreational fisheries.
image: an angler with a red snapper.

Jun 5, 2023

How Can You Tell How Old Fish Are?

By looking into their eyes.