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May 19, 2025

Are predators following blue crabs?

Studying blue crabs and their surrounding aquatic environments can tell us about species higher in the food chain.

May 12, 2025

Where are the black sea bass? 

New research shows they could be migrating.

May 5, 2025

Are killer whales swimming off the North Carolina coast?

Sightings of orcas are extremely rare, and most occur in two seasons.

Apr 28, 2025

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.

Apr 7, 2025

Can we predict who wins a bass tournament?

Home field advantage may help determine the outcome...

Mar 31, 2025

What causes bonnethead sharks to migrate?

Bonnetheads have strong preferences regarding temperature.

Mar 24, 2025

What’s on the menu for black sea bass? 

UNCW researchers have a novel use for an ecological troublemaker. 

Mar 17, 2025

Can we predict where to find cold-stunned sea turtles?

New research could improve sea turtle search and rescue.

Mar 10, 2025

Has cannibalism hindered the recovery of weakfish?

A research team studied data on weakfish stomach samples from the past 20 years.

Mar 3, 2025

Does the U.S. have the most fish species in North America?

Every ten years, scientists update a list originally compiled in 1948.