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Mar 25, 2019

What Leads Anglers to Report their Catch Voluntarily?

Some anglers eagerly contribute important information on fisheries — and some anglers don’t.

Mar 18, 2019

Can Fish Compete with Man-Made Noise?

For the oyster toadfish, boat noise impacts communication.

Feb 11, 2019

What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?

Scientists have assumed that lionfish are not picky when it comes to consuming prey — but what if they are?

Feb 4, 2019

Can Released Deepwater Grouper Survive?

The use of descending devices in offshore bottom-fishing can combat the potentially life-threatening effects on fish brought up from depth.

Jan 28, 2019

How Are Blue Catfish Infiltrating New Waters?

Understanding the impact of invasive species on natural ecosystems is an important field of study in fisheries science.

Jan 21, 2019

Do Anglers Prefer Artificial Reefs?

Knowing whether anglers prefer one reef type more than another can help to assess the value of reefs for fishing and enjoyment.

Jan 14, 2019

Will Fish Move as the Atlantic Warms?

Warming of ocean temperatures may ultimately change the distributionsof many popular fish species, impacting both local fishing communities and possibly even major fishing ports.

Jan 7, 2019

Can Circle Hooks Compete with J Hooks?

If circle hooks were required, what impact would it have?

Dec 17, 2018

Can Sand Tigers Survive Catch and Release?

Classifying the number and release condition of correctly identified sharks is more important than ever.

Dec 10, 2018

How Much We Love to Fish

Fishing is one of America’s favorite pastimes, with outdoor recreation providing a huge contribution to the nation’s economy. It’s therefore important to understand to what extent we love to fish — and how much we spend on this much beloved hobby.