Population characteristics of a recovering US Virgin Islands red hind spawning aggregation following protection

• Published in: Marine ecology. Progress series (Halstenbek) Vol. 286; p. 81
• Main Author: Nemeth, Richard S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 02.02.2005

Many species of groupers form spawning aggregations, dramatic events where 100s to 1000s of individuals gather annually at specific locations for reproduction. Spawning aggregations are often targeted by local fishermen, making them extremely vulnerable to over fishing. The Red Hind Bank Marine Cons...