The Nassau Grouper spawning aggregation at Grammanik Bank, a deep mesophotic reef south of St. Thomas, is one of the Caribbean’s most important reproductive events for this critically endangered species. This story follows researchers studying the aggregation through acoustic telemetry, underwater robotics, and advanced imaging technologies while documenting both the conservation successes that led to seasonal fishing protections and the ongoing threats posed by illegal fishing activity within the protected area. Read more about this story on VI-EPSCoR
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