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Aug 10, 2020

Are Catch-and-Release Deepwater Fish an Easy Meal for Sharks?

Can shark appetites undermine the use of descending devices as a conservation strategy? A research team led by one of the scientists who appeared on SHARKFEST, Marcus Drymon of Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant, decided to find out.  

Aug 3, 2020

What Are the Top Ten Most Common Types of Trash on the NC Coast?

Cigarette butts make up 26% of beach trash. Fishing gear doesn’t even make the top ten list.

Jul 27, 2020

How Diverse Are Temperate Reef Fishes on the Southeast Coast?

Over a three-year period, scientists observed 138 species of fish.

Jul 20, 2020

The Most Popular Hook, Line & Science Posts So Far from 2020

Posts on flounder identification, historic dock photos and North Carolina shrimp were the most read during the first six months of 2020.

Jul 13, 2020

Will Anglers Use Descending Devices on Reef Fish?

1,000 anglers received descending devices to try out for free, and here’s what they thought.

Jul 6, 2020

Boating Under the Influence Can Be Lethal

Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.

Jun 29, 2020

What’s in Your Fish Platter?

Many consumers might have enjoyed pangasius without even knowing it.

Jun 22, 2020

What Do We Find When We Track Sailfish Continuously?

Using pop-up satellite tags, scientists can get a much better understanding of billfish movement and migration.

Jun 15, 2020

What Can Anglers Do to Improve Shark Fisheries Management?

New research shows that citizen scientists can collect data and identify sharks with little error.

Jun 8, 2020

What Should We Do with Unused Marine Bloodworms and Packing Material?

Research shows the seaweed that distributors use to pack the worms can carry non-native species, which are are harmful to the environment.