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Mar 16, 2020

Does Hand-Crank Electrofishing Help Battle Invasive Catfish?

Hand-crank electrofishing — or “telephoning” — is a recreational fishing technique that has been legal in North Carolina since 1985. As the name suggests, it involves using a telephone generator to produce low-voltage alternating current by turning a hand crank, which stuns catfish.

Mar 2, 2020

Do Anglers Want Creature Comforts at Access Sites?

The answer changes according to their age, gender, and other demographics.

Feb 24, 2020

Do Gray Triggerfish Survive After Catch-and-Release?

New science shows they usually don’t.

Feb 10, 2020

What Is the Status of the World’s Managed Fisheries?

On average, fish stocks are increasing in places where they’re managed — and they’re in much worse shape in locations where they aren’t managed.

Feb 3, 2020

How Important Is It to Limit Reef Fishing Locations and Seasons?

New science shows conservation strategies have worked to rebuild the Nassau grouper population.

Jan 27, 2020

Is Climate Change Affecting Sea Turtle Hatchlings?

Researchers at UNCW show warming temperatures cause loggerheads to give birth mostly to female offspring. Read more in Hook, Line & Science.

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 30, 2019

When Do Spotted Seatrout Succumb to Winterkill?

How cold is too cold for spotted seatrout?

Dec 23, 2019

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

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