What Causes Boaters to Wear Life Jackets?
In general, the riskier the conditions, the more likely boaters are to wear life jackets.
Have You Heard My Fish?
Scientists are working together to track 104 fish and sea turtle species in coastal waters.
Do Anglers Fish in Areas Closed to Fishing?
Despite patrolling and education efforts, an Australian study shows that illegal fishing still occurs — and at predictable times.
What Type of Training Could Be Made Available For NC Fishing Guides?
North Carolina is home to more than 800 licensed fishing guides whose customers cast a line in both our estuarine and marine waters.
How Big Is That Bass?
The “TrophyCatch Eyeball Challenge” reveals that guessing the weight of a bass in a photo is a lot harder than most people think.
How Will Climate Change Affect Spawning American Shad?
By the 2090s, the spawning season for American shad could begin 12 days earlier.
Does the Type of Habitat Affect Juvenile Fish?
Research shows sportfish generally have higher populations in natural and restored habitats.
When Do Anglers Head to Reef Sites?
Long-range automated cameras answered the question about one in site in Australia.
How Do Loggerhead Sea Turtles React to Hurricanes?
Not only do they dive longer and change locations, but their new behaviors linger after the storm has passed.
Do Trout Stocked in Western NC Rivers Stay Put?
Most trout stay within about a mile of their original stocking location but are available in high numbers to anglers for only a few weeks.