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Jan 8, 2024

Can phone interviews help set conservation goals?

Commercial fishers and recreational anglers answer the call — and provide valuable input on black sea bass and cobia. 
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Dec 18, 2023

Can fish bones protect us from the sun?

Researchers investigate a sustainable alternative to harmful UV-filters in sunscreens.
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Dec 11, 2023

What Fish Can We Expect to See at the East Coast’s Offshore Wind Farms?

Red snapper love the Gulf's oil and gas platforms — but another species in particular might enjoy East Coast wind farms.
Chesapeake Bay oyster reef image via NOAA.

Dec 4, 2023

Does Recreational Oyster Harvesting Harm Coastal Habitats?

It depends on how you look at it.
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Nov 27, 2023

You Caught a Tagged Fish – Now What?

Report it and claim your reward.
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Nov 20, 2023

Does the Size of a Red Drum Affect its Recovery After Catch-and-Release?

New research reveals that larger fish react differently than smaller fish.
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Nov 13, 2023

Are Anglers and Commercial Fishers Accidentally Catching More Sea Turtles Than We Previously Thought?

A new model shows when and why turtles along the Southeast coast are at risk.
image: Natural reef off the Florida coast.

Nov 6, 2023

Should We Be Worried About Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in Offshore NC Waters?

Reef composition and changing environmental factors are key to better understanding this potential threat.
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Oct 30, 2023

How Can We Develop More Biodegradable Soft Bait Fishing Lures?

There’s a growing market for more eco-friendly lures — and now there’s a new blueprint for making and testing them.
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Oct 23, 2023

Are Fishing Guides Role Models?

About 500 former clients of charter fishing guides weighed in on the issue.