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Jul 29, 2024

Are cobia the key to manta ray conservation?

Anglers suggest changes to stop the behaviors that place mantas at risk.
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Jul 22, 2024

Can inserts exclude terrapins from blue crab pots?

Small gear adjustments can make a big impact. 
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Jul 10, 2024

Are you rigged and ready to release red snapper?

Things to know in advance of the 2024 one-day red snapper season.
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Jul 1, 2024

What can South Atlantic reef fish anglers learn from their Australian counterparts?

Australian researchers surveyed deepwater, reef fish anglers about strategies employed to minimize post-release mortality.
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Jun 24, 2024

Are fish shrinking?

Scientists discover a global phenomenon, but the reasons behind it aren’t clear cut.
image: fish swimming over seagrass.

Jun 17, 2024

How does seagrass restoration affect coastal fishes? 

A new study compared mudflats to restored meadows, and one habitat was a far better provider.
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Jun 10, 2024

Can environmental DNA tell us what fish are in an estuary?

A new method shows promise for tracking the presence of most species.
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Jun 3, 2024

Can boaters stop the spread of harmful aquatic hitchhikers?

New approaches may help prevent some species from expanding their ranges.
Fishermen drift through Mason Inlet

May 23, 2024

Are you wearing a life jacket?

A social media campaign sheds new light on an old challenge. And you can spread the word, too.
image: diver photographs a reef.

May 20, 2024

Can recreational divers’ photos help scientists monitor reefs?

An underwater snapshot may hold valuable information in its background.