Blog

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.

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.