Record #:

28394

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Basking sharks and whale sharks are two of the largest sharks in the world. Observations of these two sharks confirm that they are members of the North Carolinian fish fauna.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 4, Winter 2010, p77-83, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28396

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Long term long-line shark catch variations at two Onslow Bay, North Carolina sites were examined for differences in catches by sites and tidal stages. Catches were highly different between sites, but catches by tidal stage were not different.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 3, Fall 2011, p214-215, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks--Research

Record #:

28416

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Improved sampling by otter trawls, ships that are capable of sampling deeper waters, submersible observations, visual observations and published studies reveal over two-hundred additional fish species inhabiting estuarine to 2,000+ m ocean water depths off North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 2, Summer 2012, p33-38, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish species--North Carolina

Record #:

28418

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Populations of eighty-six Atlantic Ocean marine fishes off North Carolina have changed during the last forty-five years. Examination of the ocean conditions and its fish faunal interrelationships explain reasons for these changes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 128 Issue 2, Summer 2012, p44-50, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish populations

Record #:

28424

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Spinner sharks and blacktip sharks make jumps and spinning leaps out of the water. Examination of these sharks in North Carolina suggests that this behavior may occur in response to abrupt ocean water temperatures.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 129 Issue 3, Fall 2013, p107-110, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks--Research

Record #:

28425

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Atlantic midshipman fish were collected off North Carolina between 1911 to 2012, and four were found in Pamlico Sound. Once abundant their numbers have declined after 1990 when ocean water temperatures changed from cool to warm. Today they are rarely caught or seen in North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 129 Issue 3, Fall 2013, p111-114, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish species--North Carolina; Fish populations

Record #:

28428

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.

Abstract:

Atlantic bumper fish were once common, but rarely caught today in North Carolina. Their decline seems to reflect a response to changing water temperatures, cooler pre-1990 and warmer post-1990.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 129 Issue 4, Winter 2013, p184-185, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish species--North Carolina; Fish populations

Record #:

28429

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Jones, Dustin

Abstract:

Pugheadedness is a trait exhibited by fish such as carp and striped bass. A spotted sea trout exhibiting pigheadedness was caught in January of 2013 in Smyrna Creek, a short tributary that enters Core Sound, Carteret County, North Carolina. Reason for the occurrence of this trait remains a mystery.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 129 Issue 4, Winter 2013, p186-187, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish species--North Carolina

Record #:

1297

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Saxon, John L.

Abstract:

This survey, corroborating similar earlier studies in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, notes that runoff input into a canal system lowers numbers and varieties of fish and invertebrates. The authors call for increased water flow through the canal system.

Source:

Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society (NoCar Q 11 .J68x), Vol. 109 Issue 2, Summer 1993, p99-114, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Marine fauna--Pine Knoll Shores; Canal ecology--Pine Knoll Shores

Record #:

28263

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Safrit, Glenn, Jr.

Abstract:

Various theories have attempted to explain color abnormalities in the southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma). Specimens of southern flounder were collected in Core Sound, North Carolina and examined. Observations contradict previous theories and suggest ambicoloration and abnormalities may be the result of other developmental factors.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 121 Issue 2, Summer 2005, p77-79, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Biology

Record #:

2949

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Jensen, Chris; Hopkins, Glenn

Abstract:

On July 20, 1995, an adult male reef shark was caught approximately one kilometer east of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The capture afforded the first documented data for this type of shark and indicated a range extension north of Florida waters.

Source:

Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society (NoCar Q 11 .J68x), Vol. 111 Issue 2, Summer 1995, p121-125, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sharks

Record #:

28400

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Purifoy, Joseph; Safrit, Glenn

Abstract:

Butterfly rays (Family Gymnuridae) are flattened benthic species that frequent ocean bottoms and enter estuaries and rivers. Butterfly rays infrequently occur in the western Atlantic Ocean, but were observed in Onslow Bay, North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 127 Issue 4, Winter 2011, p275-276, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Stingrays--Research--Onslow Bay

Record #:

28203

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Barans, Charles A.; Boylan, Jeanne M.

Abstract:

Seven species of batfishes were collected between 1968 and 2002 at shallow to deep water Atlantic Ocean stations located from North Carolina to Florida. New information reveals extended distributions of the batfishes, and biological characteristics that can be used to distinguish between batfishes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 119 Issue 3, Fall 2003, p93-102, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28213

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Barans, Charles A.; Boylan, Jeanne M.

Abstract:

This study examined the distribution localities, sizes, and depths frequented by red cornetfish and bluespotted cornetfish collected between 1958 and 2003 off North and South Carolina. Their recent status in sound and ocean waters was compared to earlier observations and distributions.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 120 Issue 1, Spring 2004, p26-31, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28391

Author(s):

Schwartz, Frank J.; Purifoy, Joseph; Safrit, Glenn; Lewis, Claude

Abstract:

The roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centroura) is the largest member of the family Dasyatidae. Forty-five roughtail stingrays were captured between 1972 and 2008 in Onslow Bay. Sizes, sex ratios, and seasonality of occurrences are reported.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 126 Issue 2, Summer 2010, p64-66, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Stingrays--Research--Onslow Bay