Nassau Grouper

Where in the sea would most grouper fish be found?

The grouper fish is vulnerable to over-exploitation because of their spawning aggregation, because of this they are

Name Two direct threats to the Grouper.

• uncontrolled fishing on spawning aggregations

• spear fishing

• catching juvenile Nassau Grouper

• December to February

What has the government put in place to protect the Nassau Grouper?

• closed season

• national parks

write the beginning and closing dates when the Grouper can not be caught.