While on an ROV dive off the coast of North Carolina in 2023, we came upon this school of Black Drum (Pogonias cromis).
These fish are known for their deep, drum-like calls which are made by vibrating muscles against their swim bladder. Their preference for structured habitats is also on full display here, with a reef visible in the background!
A big thanks to Captain Charlie Locke of the F/V Salvation @fvsalvation for the support out on the water!
#ROV #BlackDrum #Fishing #MarineBiology #Underwater
During a ROV survey off the coast of North Carolina in 2023, we spotted a school of sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus)! These distinctive reef fish are commonly found along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, where they are a popular recreational catch. Recognizable by their bold vertical stripes and human-like teeth, sheepshead use powerful jaws to crush hard-shelled prey like barnacles, crabs, and mollusks. This shellfish-heavy diet contributes to their rich, slightly sweet flavor.
A big thank you to Captain Charlie Locke of the @fvsalvation for helping us capture this awesome footage!
#sheepshead #archosargusprobatocephalus #marinebiology #marinescience #oceanresearch
Sand Tiger Spotted Exploring ReefĀ
While exploring a reef off the coast of North Carolina using our ROV, we encountered a group of sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus)! Sand tiger sharks are commonly observed on nearshore reefs in this region, where complex structure provides important habitat and aggregation sites. Despite their imposing appearance, this species is generally slow-moving and exhibits a high degree of site fidelity.
A big thank you to Captain Charlie Locke of the @fvsalvation for his support in collecting this remarkable footage!
#SandTigerShark #CarchariasTaurus #SharkResearch #ROV #MarineScience OceanResearch NorthCarolinaCoast NearshoreReefs ReefHabitat AtlanticOcean
We lost a great man, the other day. John Smith was a giant in the fishing community up and down the East coast. Thereās probably not many fishermen that has not heard stories of his fishing adventures from the heydays of the roller rig fishery off of South Florida to chasing roe mullets in Louisiana. He was at the top of his game, no matter what he fished for. But where he really shined to me, was his unwavering faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. John was there for me, in some of my toughest times he always had an encouraging word, and he always pointed up and taught me to remember no matter what happens in life what circumstances weāre going through that Jesus is still the king and heās in control. John is still reaching people even this Sunday morning. Someone shared this picture with me that he had on his cabin wall, and it really shows where Johnās faith was at all times even out fishing his eyes were on the cross! Iām going to miss you friend, but what comforts me now is I know I will see you again!šš
In celebration of #loggerhead day during #seaturtleweek , weāre sharing a look at the movements of the turtles we tagged in North Carolina this March. Using satellite telemetry, we are able to track the movement of these turtles as they migrate north to foraging grounds.
Weād like to again express our gratitude to Captain Charlie and Mate Marty of the @fvsalvation , @nj.dep and @njdep.scienceandresearch , the FV Kathy Ann with @vikingvillagelbi , and RSA funding for making this science possible!
Learn more about CFFās turtle research on our website. Link in bio.
All work was conducted under ESA permit #23639
#SeaTurtleWeek #LoggerheadDay #LoggerheadTurtle #MarineScience #SeaTurtleConservation #SatelliteTelemetry #OceanConservation #WildlifeTracking #MarineResearch #TurtleMigration #ProtectWhatYouLove #ConservationScience
Our team recently returned from Hatteras, North Carolina after a successful turtle tagging trip, where we tagged 21 turtles, including a Kempās Ridley. During the trip, we were also invited to the Coastal Studies Institute to give presentations on our ongoing work at CFF.
Weād like to extend our thanks to Captain Charlie and Mate Marty of the @fvsalvation , @nj.dep and @njdep.scienceandresearch , RSA funding, and Lindsay Dubbs of @uncchapelhill and @coastalstudeisinstitute for making this trip a success.
Learn more about our turtle research and other projects on our website. Link in bio.
All work was conducted under ESA permit #23639
#SeaTurtleResearch #Conservation #MarineBiology #TurtleTagging #KempsRidley #WildlifeConservation #OceanScience #Fieldwork #HatterasNC #CoastalResearch #EndangeredSpecies #MarineEcosystem #TurtleConservation #ScienceInAction #ProtectWhatYouLove #SavingSeaTurtles
