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Loss of suitable ocean habitat and phenological shifts among grouper and snapper spawning aggregations in the Greater Caribbean under climate change (Scientific Paper)

Historical Processes and Contemporary Anthropogenic Activities Influence Genetic Population Dynamics of Nassau Grouper within The Bahamas (Scientific Paper)

Nassau Grouper PSA

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1osm4ku9XjiQk4dDexaXRA?si=9m6EgGglRWWJaj9TDxNPzg This public service announcement (PSA) promotes the regional closed season for Nassau grouper from December through March throughout the Caribbean.Produced by BelugaSmile Productions in collaboration with Perry Institute for…

Mutton Snapper PSA

https://open.spotify.com/episode/18IFKiiqHQQHWMz9SNpIB7?si=wmisfu7tTP2UTrtjEhg_pQ This public service announcement (PSA) promotes the regional closed season for Mutton snapper from April through July. To ensure the next generation of fish, it is critical not to…

The Secret Language of Nassau Grouper – Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jTapnXB5j1EoBVzy8i53x?si=sgMm9eTiStaoAPCtxMzzGQ Narrator Leah Eneas guides the audience through the natural history of Nassau grouper, emphasizing their unique reproductive behavior. This podcast relies on underwater acoustics ---fish calls of courtship and…

Fish Smart – Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gcGhSi8Cmb26vbUiwimjl?si=DuGyfmmbQnSatuBnFA3iKw Dive into a conversation between fishers and managers as they connect the dots for what’s at stake, the benefits of protecting spawning aggregations, and the downside of fishing species…

Impact of historical warming on marine fisheries production (Scientific Papers)

Mesoamerican reef report card / reporte del arricife mesoamericano (Scientific Paper)

A climate vulnerability assessment for Caribbean recreational fisheries (Scientific Paper)

Big Fish Cientifica Destacada: Ana Giró Peterson

Big Fish Science: Ana Giró Peterson

Relaciones de Arrecifes de Coral

Relationships within Coral Reefs

Spawning aggregations of checkered snapper and blackspot snapper; seasonality, lunar-phase periodicity and spatial distribution within spawning ground (Scientific Paper)

Report on current status and exploitation history of reef fish spawning aggregations in Palau (Scientific Paper)

Spawning Aggregations of fish in Cabo Delgado, Northern Mozambique: An interview-based survey of artisanal fishers (Scientific Paper)

Quantifying the largest aggregation of giant trevally on record: implications for management (Scientific Paper)

Two Minutes on Oceans w/ Jim Toomey: The True Value of Our Oceans (Video)

2-minute PSA about the uncounted economic benefits of the oceans. Oceans are not just about the seafood industry. The ocean provides transportation, tourism and recreation, as well as renewable energy,…

Snapper Spawn Palau (Video)

Filmed in the turquoise waters of Palau, this spectacular short film directed by Dr Brad Erisman from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Alfredo Barroso a world class videographer from Mexico brings…

How Do You Surveil One of the Largest Marine Protected Areas on Earth (Article)

Warning of forthcoming collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Article)

Schoolmaster Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus apodus Biography: Meet the Schoolmaster Snapper, a creature of elegance and beauty with its ombre fins and vibrant colors. From the olive tones of its upper body…

Yellow Fin Grouper

Scientific Name: Mycteroperca venenosa Biography: Enter the domain of the YellowFin Grouper, a creature of power and grace with its robust body and striking markings. From the elongated snout to…

Dog Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus jocu Biography: Prepare to be charmed by the adorable Dog Snapper, a creature as unique as it is endearing with its trademark triangular markings and bronze-tinted olive…

Cubera Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus cyanopterus Biography:Meet the Cubera Snapper, a creature of strength and elegance with its slender, compressed form and piercing gaze. From the rugged terrain of its scales to…

Mutton Snapper

Scientific Name: Lutjanus analis Biography:Enter the realm of the Mutton Snapper, a creature of both grace and resilience with its compressed body and piercing deep blue eyes. From the olive…

Tiger Grouper

Scientific Name: Mycteroperca tigris Biography:Behold the elusive Tiger Grouper, a master of disguise lurking among the coral reefs from Bermuda to Brazil. With a coat of dense red spots and…

Goliath Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus itajara Biography:Prepare to be awed by the mighty Goliath Grouper, a titan among the fish with a head like a battering ram and a body built for…

Red Hind

Scientific Name: Epinephelus guttatus Biography: Meet the Red Hind, a member of the grouper family boasting a physique as robust as it is striking. With a top jaw that dares…

Black Grouper

Scientific Name: Mycteroperca bonaci Biography: Enter the realm of the Black Grouper, a sleek predator whose elongated form slices through the water with grace. Its snout, extending past piercing eyes,…

Nassau Grouper

Scientific Name: Epinephelus striatus Biography: Behold the majestic Nassau Grouper, a vision of elegance with its robust, striped body that gleams with white and tan hues. Its dark, soulful eyes…

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