Overfishing May Prevent This Gal From Finding Her Soul Mate

The video discusses the snowy grouper, a fish once abundant in the US South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It highlights the fish's unique characteristics, such as its white spots and diet of crabs and squid. Snowy groupers start life as females, with some changing to males as they mature. Overfishing since the 1990s has severely impacted their population, leading to their vulnerable status. Despite regulations, the species continues to decline due to insufficient conservation efforts.

What is the primary threat to the snowy grouper population?

• Overfishing

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Pollution

What unique feature do snowy groupers have on their scales?

• Blue stripes

• Red dots

• White spots

• Green patches

What is a common food source for snowy groupers?

• Crabs

• Plankton

• Seaweed

• Coral

How do snowy groupers change as they mature?

• Some change from female to male

• They develop a dorsal fin

• They change color

• They grow larger fins

What has been the impact of overfishing on snowy grouper populations since the 1990s?

• Declining population

• Increased population

• Stable population

• No impact