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Dec 2, 2019

What Are the Most Popular Blogposts of the Year from Hook, Line and Science?

Fish shrinkage, invasive lionfish appetites, and cobia movement were our most popular topics as North Carolina Sea Grant's Hook, Line & Science blog celebrates its first year.

Nov 25, 2019

What Fish Species Live in the Surf Zone?

At Wrightsville Beach, 84 different fishes use the surf zone.

Nov 18, 2019

Do Cobia Return to their Summer Spawning Habitat?

Electronic tagging reveals the answer.

Nov 4, 2019

What Happens to Plastic Trash?

Researchers found “microplastics” in 59 of 60 samples in near-shore waters.

Oct 28, 2019

What’s in Our Fish — and Our Gators?

New research looks at whether PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — are accumulating in our wildlife.

Oct 21, 2019

Can Living Shorelines Lessen Erosion from Boat Traffic?

It depends on how much water they allow to pass through them.

Oct 7, 2019

Looking for a Good Local Spot for Spot?

Stick with a winner. Some juvenile saltmarsh fishes reoccupy the same areas for weeks and even months.

Sep 30, 2019

How Do Anglers and Non-Anglers Differ When They Hire a Boat?

Research shows that regardless of whether people fish, they share some similar tastes in chartered trips — but the findings also reveal how charter companies might hook more non-anglers.

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.