What: Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus). Valued as a food fish,
but over-harvested -- now classified as Endangered by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
but over-harvested -- now classified as Endangered by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
Where: I took this photo during a night dive off the coast of West Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands.
Nassau Groupers are found throughout the tropical West Atlantic and Caribbean.
Click here to learn more about the Nassau Grouper.
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I am guessing their endangered status now means that they are protected. Hopefully they will be able to come back.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful fish, but another sad story of decline due to man. Will we ever learn?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW:)
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I hope they have protection now. the degree to which our seas are being overfished dismays me
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteIts a wonderful shot,
I love it ^__^
Great shot:)
ReplyDeleteAmazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a contemplative look. Good job as always.
ReplyDeleteIt's always a shame when a species becomes endangered. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteAs always a wonderful shot... Grouper have it bad since one fish can feed so many people... Beautiful
ReplyDeleteOverfished is such a big problem. To me, he is too beautiful to eat.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love your underwater shots. This is wonderful and I love the lighting not to mention that it's also a neat looking fish.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a Zebra...only brown and white. Great shot. Happy WW my friend. Thanks for stopping by:)
ReplyDeleteGreat closeup!
ReplyDeleteIs it protected? I'm thinking along the same lines as catsynth - but I realize it could also be a case of yes it's endangered IF we don't do something.
I hope it's protected.