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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.

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.