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Does the Size of a Red Drum Affect its Recovery After Catch-and-Release?
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Are Anglers and Commercial Fishers Accidentally Catching More Sea Turtles Than We Previously Thought?
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Should We Be Worried About Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Offshore NC Waters?
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How Can We Develop More Biodegradable Soft Bait Fishing Lures?
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Are Fishing Guides Role Models?
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How to Increase the Survival Rate for Black Sea Bass After Release
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What’s the Deal with that Weird Big Blue Crab on the Beach?
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Are Warming Waters Causing “Caribbean Creep”?
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How Do You Generate Long-Term Support for Marine Conservation?
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