Record #:

28328

Author(s):

Smith, Joseph W.

Abstract:

The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) typically range in oceanic waters along the entire Eastern Atlantic coast and in the northern Gulf of Mexico. However, there have been several reports of bluefin tuna in shallow depths of estuarine waters. Bluefin tuna were observed in Archers Creek located at the end of Bogue Banks, North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 2, Summer 2008, p51-52, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bluefin tuna; Fishes--Geographical distribution

Record #:

28334

Author(s):

Smith, Joseph W.; O’Bier, W. Bradley; McNeill, Neil A.

Abstract:

Atlantic menhaden fish were collected from purse-seine catches at Reedville, Virginia and Beaufort, North Carolina in 2003. The fork length to total length and length to weight relationships are presented to help investigators have more precise biostatistical information on forage fishes.

Source:

Journal of the North Carolina Academy of Science (NoCar Q 11 J68x), Vol. 124 Issue 3, Fall 2008, p102-105, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Research; Biology; Menhaden

Record #:

19056

Author(s):

Smith, Joseph W.

Abstract:

Cobia, a marine fish, have been collected along the central North Carolina coast for many years. This article details the life history of this fish within North Carolina waters as they progress to different areas for different life stages.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 23, Dec 1995, p1-23, map, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cobia--North Carolina