Is Data From Social Media Useful for Fisheries Science?
New research shows YouTube posts have potential for informing conservation strategies....Continue reading "Is Data From Social Media Useful for Fisheries Science?"
Where on the East Coast Do Saltwater Anglers Encounter the Most Species of Fish?
Based on interviews with anglers, North Carolina offers a more diverse array of species than any other state but one on the Atlantic seaboard....Continue reading "Where on the East Coast Do Saltwater Anglers Encounter the Most Species of Fish?"
What’s Eating Atlantic Sturgeon Eggs and Larvae?
It's gut-check time. New research identifies the predators....Continue reading "What’s Eating Atlantic Sturgeon Eggs and Larvae?"
Do You Want to Get Hooked on Fisheries Science?
North Carolina Sea Grant’s six-part online evening course will provide all the fundamentals on the science behind fisheries management....Continue reading "Do You Want to Get Hooked on Fisheries Science?"
How Big Was the Megalodon Shark?
New research suggests the extinct species could have been nearly 60 feet long....
Can Bacteria in the Water Infect Us through Shellfish?
Water sampling could help to better understand potential risks to shellfish consumers....Continue reading "Can Bacteria in the Water Infect Us through Shellfish?"
One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?
Repeatedly catching the same fish could influence stock assessments....Continue reading "One Fish, Two Fish — or Was That Fish the Same Fish as the First Fish?"
Is Climate Change Affecting Fish in NC Waters?
Fish larvae are entering Beaufort Inlet earlier in the year than they have before....Continue reading "Is Climate Change Affecting Fish in NC Waters?"
One-Minute Science: Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?
Watch this video to find out the kinds and amounts of seafood that people consume....Continue reading "One-Minute Science: Do You Eat Seafood Three or More Times a Week?"
One-Minute Science: Do Fish Shrink After They Die?
Watch this video about how new research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish close to the minimum size limit. ...Continue reading "One-Minute Science: Do Fish Shrink After They Die?"