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Rod and Reel Fishing Quiz

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Pull up your waders, set your drag, and see if you can land a great score on this quiz.

How many sharks are killed recreationally each year -- and why?

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Shark fishing is endangering these saltwater fish that have been around longer than the dinosaurs. Learn why shark fishing has become such a threat.

Top 5 Sustainable Fishing Practices

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Even though recreational fishermen enjoy catching fish, they're also deeply concerned about protecting them. That may seem like a paradox, but when you stop to think about, it only makes sense.

Can You Identify at Least 11 of These Fishing Supplies?

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If a treble hook is no trouble and you can keep it real with a rod and reel, if you won't get sunk by a bobber or snagged on a net, then maybe you can ID some of what we have in our tackle box. Take the quiz and see!

It Takes a DJ: Healthy Reef Sounds May Lure Fish to Damaged Reefs

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If it looks like a party is on, maybe they'll come back. Playing the sounds of a noisy, healthy coral reef can attract important fish species to devastated reef habitats.

Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage

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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.

Some Anglerfish 'Permanently Mate' and Become a Single Being

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Most species of the rarely seen anglerfish live up to a mile beneath the ocean, where the females lure prey with a head-dangling hook appendage and permanently fuse with male suitors. It doesn't get much stranger than that.

Deep-sea Dragonfish Use a Bioluminescent Lure to Entice Prey

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The deep-sea dragonfish is one of the most mysterious and fearsome creatures lurking in the ocean's depths. Known as a top predator in the deep sea, this fish has evolved incredible adaptations to survive in underwater areas that have never known so much as a glimpse of sunlight.

The Hairy Frogfish Is Hairless and Not Actually a Frog

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If you're into marine oddities, few animals capture the imagination quite like the hairy frogfish. This bizarre, underwater ambush predator may look like a ball of algae, but don't be fooled: It's a master of camouflage and a nightmare for unsuspecting prey.

Swordfish vs. Marlin (Yes, They're Different Fish)

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They’re both long, sleek, and carry a sword-like bill, but when it comes to swordfish vs. marlin, these titans of the sea are anything but interchangeable. Whether you're into deep sea fishing or browsing seafood menus, knowing the difference between a swordfish and a marlin can make all the difference.

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