What Does the Invasive Lionfish Eat?

February 11, 2019 | Dave Shaw

Scientists have assumed that lionfish are not picky when it comes to consuming prey — but what if they are? ...

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Can Released Deepwater Grouper Survive?

February 4, 2019 | Dave Shaw

The use of descending devices in offshore bottom-fishing can combat the potentially life-threatening effects on fish brought up from depth....

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How Are Blue Catfish Infiltrating New Waters?

January 28, 2019 | Dave Shaw

Understanding the impact of invasive species on natural ecosystems is an important field of study in fisheries science....

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Do Anglers Prefer Artificial Reefs?

January 21, 2019 | Dave Shaw

Knowing whether anglers prefer one reef type more than another can help to assess the value of reefs for fishing and enjoyment....

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Will Fish Move as the Atlantic Warms?

January 14, 2019 | Dave Shaw

Warming of ocean temperatures may ultimately change the distributionsof many popular fish species, impacting both local fishing communities and possibly even major fishing ports. ...

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Can Circle Hooks Compete with J Hooks?

January 7, 2019 | Dave Shaw

If circle hooks were required, what impact would it have?...

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Can Sand Tigers Survive Catch and Release?

December 17, 2018 | Dave Shaw

Classifying the number and release condition of correctly identified sharks is more important than ever....

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How Much We Love to Fish

December 10, 2018 | Dave Shaw

Fishing is one of America’s favorite pastimes, with outdoor recreation providing a huge contribution to the nation’s economy. It’s therefore important to understand to what extent we love to fish — and how much we spend on this much beloved hobby....

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A fisherman casts into the surf as the sun sets along Carolina Beach.

Hello, Saltwater Anglers!

December 3, 2018 | Dave Shaw

Two fisheries specialists with more than 40 years of combined professional experience have just launched our new blog on recreational fishing....

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