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image: striped bass.

Jan 16, 2023

What Keeps Striped Bass Populations from Rebounding?

Here's why the species hasn’t recovered in the Neuse River.
image: girl at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher views megalodon jaws.

Jan 9, 2023

What’s Four Years Old and Contains 185 Fisheries Science Updates for Anglers?

North Carolina Sea Grant’s Hook, Line & Science -- and here are the top 10 stories so far.
a humpback whale breaching

Jan 2, 2023

How Do Humpback Whales Behave Around Busy Atlantic Seaports?

New research reveals what happens when humpback whales and boats of all sizes frequent the same high traffic areas at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

Dec 26, 2022

Are the Number of Adults with Shellfish Allergies Increasing?

Research shows that nearly 3% of adults in our country are allergic to shellfish.

Dec 19, 2022

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: A 21 kiloton underwater nuclear weapons effects test, known as "Operation Crossroads (Event Baker)," conducted at Bikini Atoll in 1946. Credit: U.S. Army Photographic Signal Corps.

Dec 12, 2022

How Would a Nuclear War Affect Our Climate and Oceans?

Scientists ran simulations on a variety of nuclear war scenarios — and some of the potential impacts would last thousands of years.
image: piping plover.

Dec 5, 2022

Can We Really Protect the Piping Plover?

A new study looked at the long-term mating habits of these birds before and after protective measures went into effect.
a red snapper on ice at a fish market

Nov 21, 2022

What Do Anglers Think of the Great Red Snapper Count?

Researchers wanted to learn more about people’s views related to the accuracy of the count and the science behind it.

Nov 14, 2022

Do Self-Releasing Hooks Minimize Fish Injuries During Catch-and-Release?

A bite-shortened hook, designed to release fish without handling, shows promise.

Nov 7, 2022

Are Young Great Whites Swimming Coastal Carolina Waters?

New research shows these sharks might not be spending their winters where we expected.