Resource Library – Big Fish Initiative

Inheriting wisdom: transfer of traditional, scientific, and ecological knowledge in fishing communities in Mexico (Scientific Paper)

Hábitats Esenciales para los Peces (Espanol)

Series educativas sobre los hábitats de los peces, como los Fondos Lodo y Arena, Estuarios, Columna de Agua, Arrecife de Coral y guía sobre consumo sostenible.

Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean (Protocol)

Red Hind Vocal Repertoire Characterization, Behavior, and Temporal Patterns (Scientific Paper)

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…

Marine Conservation Outcomes are More Likely when Fishers Participate as Citzien Scientists: Case Studies from the Mexican Mesoamerican Reef (Scientific Paper)

Spatial and temporal dynamics of Nassau grouper fish spawning aggregation located in an isolated seamount in Puerto Rico (Scientific Paper)

In Situ Tagging of Nassau Grouper using closed-circuit rebreathers at spawning aggregation in Puerto Rico (Scientific Paper)

Home range, space use, and vertical distribution of Nassau grouper during non-spawning times in Western Puerto Rico (Scientific Paper)

Detection and localization of Goliath grouper using low-frequency pulse sounds (Scientific Paper)

Passive acoustics as a tool to quantify/characterize vessel activity at spawning aggregation sites (Scientific Paper)

Pescador Héroe: Cedric Taquin

Fisher Hero: Cedric Taquin

Pescador Héroe: Magdiel Efren Naal Kumul

Fisher Hero: Magdiel Efren Naal Kumul

Qué Saber: Designación de Hábitat Crítico del Mero Cherna de la NOAA

What do Know: NOAA’s Nassau Grouper Critical Habitat Designation

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)

Marine Protected Area Success in the Pacific Islands (Video)

A case study in the Pacific Ocean reveals the health of coral reefs within and outside of marine protected areas.

Education and Outreach to Promote Implementation and Compliance of Fishery Regulations in Mona Island Natural Reserve (Protocol)

Fish Spawning Aggregation Monitoring in the MARFish Network (Protocol)

Cooperative Research and Monitoring Protocols for Fish Spawning Aggregations in the Wider Gulf of Mexico (Protocol)

Protocolo de Agregaciones de Peces en México (Protocol)

The dance of the groupers: Spawning aggregations, Quintana Roo (Video)

Introduction to the Nassau grouper spawning aggregations in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Mexico.

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…

Seeds of the Future: Fijian Spawning Aggregations (Video)

A 18-minute documentary film examines the reasons behind increased fishing pressure on reef fishes, including spawning aggregations, and explores the problems and possible solutions. Important issues covered in the film…

Reserva Marina Isla de Mona y Monito (Video)

La Reserva Marina de las Islas de Mona y Monito es la más grande en Puerto Rico y protege las poblaciones de peces y otros organismos de los arrecifes de…

Nassau Grouper Spawning Aggregation Yucatan Mexico (Video)

Enjoy this short video montage of the 2016 spawning aggregation event in Punta Allen, Mexico.

Gigantes del pasado (Video)

In this video, we learn about the top predator fish species that live in Mexico's Pacific and Caribbean waters. Learn how you can contribute to the conservation of these important…

Finding Fish: the Search for Fish Spawning Aggregations (Video)

This video highlights the three-year project led by the scientific team of Isla Mar Research Expeditions and the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez as they search for FSAs using environmental…

Azul Sin Fronteras (Video)

Conservation work of the Giant Seabass in Mexico prompts marine scientists to expand their studies outside of their country's territorial waters and leads to new discoveries for the species.

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