Scientists Seek to Save Threatened Nassau Grouper

摘要

Scientists studying the Nassau grouper, a Caribbean reef fish decimated by overfishing, say it is showing tentative signs of recovery off the Cayman Islands since the government there imposed protective restrictions eight years ago. However, their research also shows the groupers' behavior during spawning—and subsequent dispersal of their larvae—may threaten the long-term viability of the species without further protection.