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Jun 12, 2023

What if Fishing Tournaments Could Be Great Competitions and Helpful to Science?

New research looks at whether historical records from recreational fishing tournaments can be a useful source of information about long-term trends in recreational fisheries.

Jun 5, 2023

How Can You Tell How Old Fish Are?

By looking into their eyes.

May 22, 2023

Who Wants to See a 30-Foot Jellyfish?

Passengers in deep-sea submersibles can contribute to science — and they might even enjoy the rarest of encounters. Research Need This week we highlight marine research that takes place about…

May 15, 2023

Are Fish Leaving Warming Waters?

Rising ocean temperatures are forcing many species to abandon their territories.

May 8, 2023

What Was Early Sportfishing Like in Coastal North Carolina?

The thrill was not only in the fish putting up a good fight but in catching as many fish as possible.

May 1, 2023

What Do We Know About Population Growth in Reef Fishes?

A new study uncovers some consistent patterns in Atlantic reef fishes, including snappers and groupers.

Apr 24, 2023

What Happens When Researchers and Anglers Collaborate?

New research shows that anglers and guides add great value to fisheries science. Research Need Recreational fishing is an enormous industry in the United States. Saltwater recreational fishing alone supports…

Apr 17, 2023

What Kinds of Anglers Are the Best at What They Do?

Surprising research from the French Riviera suggests that differences among anglers don’t matter much when we look at how many fish they actually catch.

Apr 10, 2023

Where Do 400,000 Fishes Go?

Recapturing tagged fish helps anglers learn when and where to find them.

Apr 3, 2023

Are East Coast Anglers Catching Tunas, Sharks, and Billfishes Farther North?

Trends from a longstanding recreational survey can help anglers, tournaments, and communities plan for changing fisheries.