Aggregating species are diverse and fascinating and their spawning EVENTS are far more than just fishing opportunities. They can be remarkable for the numbers of fish present and FOR the fish behaviours that occur. As more people learn about and document them, we are coming to appreciate these important wildlife spectacles. A growing number of aggregations are now lucrative ecotourism destinations, from Belize to French Polynesia, the Maldives and Japan, among many other places. If you wish to know more about the photos, please contact us at enquiries@SCRFA.org
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Epinephelus itajara, goliath grouper, Florida, spawning aggregation. Credit Walt Stearn
Epinephelus polyphekadion, camouflage grouper, French Polynesia, after spawning with sharks and egg predators: Credit Paul McKenzie
Epinephelus polyphekadion, camouflage grouper aggregation, French Polynesia Credit Yvonne Sadovy
Epinephelus polyphekadion, camouflage grouper aggregation, French Polynesia Credit Yvonne Sadovy
Epinephelus striatus, Nassau grouper. Belize. Credit: Enric Sala
Epinephelus striatus, Nassau grouper. Belize. Credit: Enric Sala
Epinephelus polyphekadion, camouflage grouper, French Polynesia. Credit: Yvonne Sadovy
Lutjanus bohar, twin spot snapper, Palau. Credit: Richard Barnden
