Can We Control the Lionfish Population by Hunting and Eating It?
The "eat ‘em to beat ‘em" strategy might only make a small dent in the pesky fish’s numbers....Continue reading "Can We Control the Lionfish Population by Hunting and Eating It?"
Do Loud Noises Affect Fish?
Surveying for underwater gas and oil deposits could harm reef fish....
Can Scientists Use Drones to Count Sharks and Rays?
The answer is yes — at least in ideal conditions....Continue reading "Can Scientists Use Drones to Count Sharks and Rays?"
Do Fish Shrink After They Die?
New research suggests anglers should think twice about keeping fish that are close to the minimum size limit....
Are Sharks and Other Highly Migratory Fish Populations on the Decline?
Water temperature matters when estimating the abundance of large, open-ocean predators....Continue reading "Are Sharks and Other Highly Migratory Fish Populations on the Decline?"
Do Warmer Waters Cause Flounder to Become Male?
New research shows that higher temperatures can "masculinize" southern flounder populations....Continue reading "Do Warmer Waters Cause Flounder to Become Male?"
What Can Researchers Learn by Eavesdropping on Fish?
Underwater recordings reveal crucial information about how fish use restored oyster reefs....Continue reading "What Can Researchers Learn by Eavesdropping on Fish?"
Where Do Large NC Striped Bass Spend Their Summers?
In the northeast United States — and they don’t waste time getting there....Continue reading "Where Do Large NC Striped Bass Spend Their Summers?"
What Are the Most Popular Blogposts from the First Six Months of Hook, Line and Science?
Posts on lionfish diet, shellfish pathogens and a northward shift of fisheries are the most read to date....
Is a Solar-Powered Pleasure Craft for You?
Tired of paying for boat fuel? Researchers in Thailand developed a low-cost, solar-powered catamaran to ferry tourists between nearby islands....Continue reading "Is a Solar-Powered Pleasure Craft for You?"