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Sep 23, 2019

Did 2018’s Hurricanes Curtail NC Saltwater Angling?

Last year, the total recreational catch declined for North Carolina anglers — but they still pulled in nearly 79 million fish.

Sep 16, 2019

Where Do North Carolina’s Saltwater Anglers Live?

Most of our anglers reside close to our coast — but last year people from dozens of countries and all 50 U.S. states bought licenses to fish N.C. waters.

Sep 9, 2019

Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?

The average “high-frequency” seafood consumer annually devours almost 90 pounds of finfish and shellfish.

Sep 2, 2019

Why Should We Restore Rivers?

The Cape Fear River Partnership has been a collaborative success, benefiting fish and people.

Aug 26, 2019

Can We Control the Lionfish Population by Hunting and Eating It?

The "eat ‘em to beat ‘em" strategy might only make a small dent in the pesky fish’s numbers.

Aug 19, 2019

Do Loud Noises Affect Fish?

Surveying for underwater gas and oil deposits could harm reef fish.

Aug 12, 2019

Can Scientists Use Drones to Count Sharks and Rays?

The answer is yes — at least in ideal conditions.

Aug 5, 2019

Do Fish Shrink After They Die?

New research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish that are close to the minimum size limit.

Jul 29, 2019

Are Sharks and Other Highly Migratory Fish Populations on the Decline?

Water temperature matters when estimating the abundance of large, open-ocean predators.

Jul 22, 2019

Do Warmer Waters Cause Flounder to Become Male?

New research shows that higher temperatures can "masculinize" southern flounder populations.