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image: Juvenile snapper in seagrass at Port Saint Joe, Florida.

Nov 11, 2024

How are we protecting fish nursery areas?

A new study shows North Carolina is among a few coastal states that explicitly designate nurseries.
image: striped bass.

Oct 28, 2024

Does it matter how you catch a striped bass?

A new study suggests that how you land a fish could make a real difference when it comes time to release it.
image: manatee seagrass in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Oct 21, 2024

Do fishers want more protections for seagrass?   

Collaborative planning could lead to more effective conservation. 
image: closeup of app on phone.

Oct 14, 2024

What new insights are fishers reeling in?

Anglers unlock information about the snapper grouper fishery.
image: river otter.

Oct 7, 2024

Are anglers competing with river otters for the same fish? 

A new study of river otter carcasses from fur traders sheds light on a longstanding question.
image: mahi-mahi closeup.

Sep 30, 2024

The human eye versus the GoPro — which is better for identifying open-ocean fish? 

New research evaluates both approaches for gauging the numbers and diversity of fish.
image: Atlantic croaker.

Sep 23, 2024

Are low-oxygen waters affecting fish calls?

Silence reveals clues about estuarine water quality. 
image: black sea bass on a reef.

Sep 16, 2024

What temperatures can fish tolerate?

New research suggests how different species will respond to warming oceans. 
image: Oysters from a feeder stream to the Chesapeake Bay, courtesy of NOAA.

Sep 9, 2024

Are sheepshead and oysters forever linked?

Thanks to the food chain, one does better in the presence of the other.
image: Boaters and their dog speed south down the Intracoastal Waterway near Figure Eight Island.

Aug 29, 2024

Boating under the influence can be lethal.

Any level of alcohol intake increases the risk of death on the water.