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Mar 1, 2021

Where on the East Coast Do Saltwater Anglers Encounter the Most Species of Fish?

Based on interviews with anglers, North Carolina offers a more diverse array of species than any other state but one on the Atlantic seaboard.

Feb 15, 2021

What’s Eating Atlantic Sturgeon Eggs and Larvae?

It's gut-check time. New research identifies the predators.

Feb 4, 2021

Do You Want to Get Hooked on Fisheries Science?

North Carolina Sea Grant’s six-part online evening course will provide all the fundamentals on the science behind fisheries management.

Feb 1, 2021

How Big Was the Megalodon Shark?

New research suggests the extinct species could have been nearly 60 feet long.

Jan 25, 2021

Can Bacteria in the Water Infect Us through Shellfish?

Water sampling could help to better understand potential risks to shellfish consumers.

Jan 18, 2021

One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?

Repeatedly catching the same fish could influence stock assessments.

Jan 11, 2021

Is Climate Change Affecting Fish in NC Waters?

Fish larvae are entering Beaufort Inlet earlier in the year than they have before.

Jan 4, 2021

One-Minute Science: Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?

Watch this video to find out the kinds and amounts of seafood that people consume.

Dec 28, 2020

One-Minute Science: Do Fish Shrink After They Die?

Watch this video about how new research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish close to the minimum size limit.

Dec 21, 2020

One-Minute Science: What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?

Watch this video about how researchers assessed the diets of the invasive lionfish to determine whether the species has a preferred food.