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Dec 7, 2020

Can We Use Off-the-Shelf Sonar to Count Atlantic Sturgeon?

Low-cost technology could allow for regionwide comparisons of daily numbers of the species.

Nov 30, 2020

Are Fewer People Getting NC Saltwater Fishing Licenses During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Year-to-date totals are typical, but the changes in sales by type of license are anything but.

Nov 23, 2020

What Is the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Carcass Collection Program?

Since 2014, anglers have donated over 4000 fish to inform stock assessments.

Nov 16, 2020

What Causes Boaters to Wear Life Jackets?

In general, the riskier the conditions, the more likely boaters are to wear life jackets.

Nov 9, 2020

Have You Heard My Fish?

Scientists are working together to track 104 fish and sea turtle species in coastal waters.

Nov 2, 2020

Do Anglers Fish in Areas Closed to Fishing?

Despite patrolling and education efforts, an Australian study shows that illegal fishing still occurs — and at predictable times.

Oct 26, 2020

What Type of Training Could Be Made Available For NC Fishing Guides?

North Carolina is home to more than 800 licensed fishing guides whose customers cast a line in both our estuarine and marine waters.

Oct 19, 2020

How Big Is That Bass?

The “TrophyCatch Eyeball Challenge” reveals that guessing the weight of a bass in a photo is a lot harder than most people think.

Oct 12, 2020

How Will Climate Change Affect Spawning American Shad?

By the 2090s, the spawning season for American shad could begin 12 days earlier.

Oct 5, 2020

Does the Type of Habitat Affect Juvenile Fish?

Research shows sportfish generally have higher populations in natural and restored habitats.