Discarding Greater Amberjack: Catch and Release or Catch and Decease?
Electronic tagging shows that most of these fish survive the catch-and-release experience.
What Do Fish Fossils Reveal About Environmental Conditions in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain Several Million Years Ago?
Bladen County was likely a primary nursery area for Atlantic croaker and spot.
How Is Overfishing Affecting Southern Flounder?
Acoustic tracking and conventional tagging provide crucial information to plan for the sustainability of the species.
Is Data From Social Media Useful for Fisheries Science?
New research shows YouTube posts have potential for informing conservation strategies.
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.
Can Tarpon Survive a South Carolina Winter?
Tidally-restricted coastal ponds can provide tarpon a welcome refuge during some of the coldest months.
What’s Eating Atlantic Sturgeon Eggs and Larvae?
It’s gut-check time. New research identifies the predators.
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.