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Staff Mark Hibbs, editor Mark manages the CoastalReview.org website and coordinates news coverage. A native of coastal North Carolina, Mark joined the staff in 2015 after more than 20 years with the Carteret County News-Times. He took the reins as editor of Coastal Review in September 2016. He has won numerous awards for his reporting
NASHVILLE — The winning entries for the 2022 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest have been selected by staff members of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the public and a
Their defensive strategy can be amusing to watch and their powerful teeth can crush almost any kind of shellfish -- northern puffers are a strange but familiar sight in North Carolina waters.
A sand tiger shark passes by a shipwreck. Photo: Robert Michelson While “shark attack” is an often-used term, it’s not really accurate because sharks don’t seek out humans to “attack,” they’re just doing what comes naturally in the wild. Sharks are opportunistic feeders and occasionally bite a surfer or swimmer if they venture into murky waters and splash a lot at the surface. This splashing action sends the shark a signal that you may be wounded, and therefore an easy meal. Sponsor Spotlight John Runkle and Nancy Dole Shining a light on two of our most dedicated supporters: Tha...
Greater amberjack. Photo: Robert Michelson Greater amberjack are often called “reef donkeys” by fishermen because of their strength and stubbornness. These powerful fighters can test any anglers’ tackle and ability to land them. Greater amberjack are commonly caught while anglers are pursuing king mackerel. They have a deeply forked tail like that of tuna. Fishermen catch this species by drifting with live or cut baits, jigging and by trolling with spoons and other deep-running artificial lures. Chumming will draw in and keep schools of amberjack near the boat. Sponsor Spotlight John Ru...