Seafood

Jan 20, 2020

Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Seafood Sleuth?

Citizen scientists collected seafood samples to help determine seafood mislabeling — and they did it as well as the experts. 

Jan 13, 2020

Why Should We Protect Coastal Habitats?

Coastal habitats are vital for the state’s important fish species, as well as for fish that migrate along the East Coast. 

Dec 23, 2019

Will Consumers Spend More for Local and Eco-Friendly Seafood?

People are willing to pay for local and eco-labeled seafood. 

Sep 23, 2019

Did 2018’s Hurricanes Curtail NC Saltwater Angling?

Last year, the total recreational catch declined for North Carolina anglers — but they still pulled in nearly 79 million fish. 

Sep 9, 2019

Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?

The average “high-frequency” seafood consumer annually devours almost 90 pounds of finfish and shellfish. 

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. 

May 27, 2019

Can NC’s Official Saltwater Fish Survive in the Mediterranean?

A Facebook group identified a red drum caught off the coast of Italy. 

May 20, 2019

Does Open-Ocean Fish Farming Adversely Affect the Environment?

A commercial cobia farm off Panama has minimal impact on the water.