Tiger Grouper Cleaning Station

Hello Everyone,

On yesterday’s underwater video conference, we talked about how Nassau Grouper use cleaning stations on the reef.  Cleaning stations are like a carwash, underwater, where bigger fish are cleaned by much smaller fish.  Nassau’s are not the only ones who use cleaning stations.  In the video below, you will see a pregnant Tiger Grouper getting cleaned.  Notice how the grouper opens it’s mouth and gill covers to get a thorough cleaning.  In any other situation, the Grouper would likely eat these fish, but not on the cleaning station.  Isn’t that amazing?!

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Young Nassau Grouper

Hello Everyone!

Throughout the week, scientists have reported seeing a number of young Nassau Groupers on the reef.  Take a look at this beautiful fish, who is likely 2-3 years old.  What do you think it means, in terms of the recovering Nassau population, that we are seeing so many of these young fish?