Overfishing May Prevent This Gal From Finding Her Soul Mate

The snowy grouper, once abundant in the US S Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, faces threats from overfishing, affecting its reproduction. Known for its white spots, the snowy grouper's diet includes crabs and squid. All snowy groupers start as females, with some changing to males as they age. Overfishing since the 1990s has reduced their numbers, leading to their vulnerable status despite regulations.

What is the primary threat to the snowy grouper population?

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Habitat loss

What feature gives the snowy grouper its name?

• Its size

• Its brown color

• Its large mouth

• Its white spots

What do snowy groupers primarily feed on?

• Crabs and small squid

• Small fish

• Plankton

• Algae

How do snowy groupers change as they age?

• They develop stripes

• They change from female to male

• They change from male to female

• They grow larger fins

What is the current conservation status of the snowy grouper?

• Extinct

• Endangered

• Least Concern

• Vulnerable