Perry Institute of Marine Science Senior Scientist Dr Krista Sherman on a dive as part of research on the Nassau grouper. (PHOTO: VALERIA PIZARRO)
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There are glimmers of hope for the critically endangered Nassau grouper, a species which despite seasonal closures and size restrictions continue to experience declines throughout The Bahamas and the Caribbean, according to the Perry Institute of Marine Science (PIMS).
Dedicated protection and conservation efforts have led to positive changes at some breeding sites — also called fish spawning aggregations (FSAs).
But Dr Krista Sherman, senior scientist at PIMS, noted that the popular fish’s fate will be decided by taking action.