How Important Is It to Limit Reef Fishing Locations and Seasons?
New science shows conservation strategies have worked to rebuild the Nassau grouper population.
Is Climate Change Affecting Sea Turtle Hatchlings?
Researchers at UNCW show warming temperatures cause loggerheads to give birth mostly to female offspring. Read more in Hook, Line & Science.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Seafood Sleuth?
Citizen scientists collected seafood samples to help determine seafood mislabeling — and they did it as well as the experts.
Why Should We Protect Coastal Habitats?
Coastal habitats are vital for the state’s important fish species, as well as for fish that migrate along the East Coast.
Will Consumers Spend More for Local and Eco-Friendly Seafood?
People are willing to pay for local and eco-labeled seafood.
Who Do Anglers Trust?
It depends on whether they want information about fisheries — or about what they should buy. Learn more in Hook, Line & Science!
Can Migrating Fish Bypass Dams and Locks?
Yes, by using “fishways” — but with varying degrees of success.
What Are the Most Popular Blogposts of the Year from Hook, Line and Science?
Fish shrinkage, invasive lionfish appetites, and cobia movement were our most popular topics as North Carolina Sea Grant’s Hook, Line & Science blog celebrates its first year.
What Fish Species Live in the Surf Zone?
At Wrightsville Beach, 84 different fishes use the surf zone.