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Jul 15, 2019

What Can Researchers Learn by Eavesdropping on Fish?

Underwater recordings reveal crucial information about how fish use restored oyster reefs.

Jul 8, 2019

Where Do Large NC Striped Bass Spend Their Summers?

In the northeast United States — and they don’t waste time getting there.

Jun 17, 2019

What Are the Most Popular Blogposts from the First Six Months of Hook, Line and Science?

Posts on lionfish diet, shellfish pathogens and a northward shift of fisheries are the most read to date.

Jun 10, 2019

Is a Solar-Powered Pleasure Craft for You?

Tired of paying for boat fuel? Researchers in Thailand developed a low-cost, solar-powered catamaran to ferry tourists between nearby islands.

Jun 3, 2019

Does It Make a Difference Where the Hook Lodges?

For dolphinfish, a hook imbedded in the roof of the mouth or the jaw could mean the difference between life and death.

May 27, 2019

Can NC’s Official Saltwater Fish Survive in the Mediterranean?

A Facebook group identified a red drum caught off the coast of Italy.

May 20, 2019

Does Open-Ocean Fish Farming Adversely Affect the Environment?

A commercial cobia farm off Panama has minimal impact on the water.

May 6, 2019

Where Do Wahoo Spend Time in the Water Column?

Satellite tagging data reveals that wahoo prefer warm waters and visit a range of depths

Apr 29, 2019

Do Your Plastic Plates and Bags Degrade in the Salt Marsh?

Plastics break down quickly, but only into smaller and smaller pieces — which your fish could eat.

Apr 22, 2019

Why Do We Need Stock Assessments of Fisheries?

This video shows the ABCs of an invaluable tool for scientists and managers.