Hello Everyone!
It was so great to see you all today on the live stream! I hope you enjoyed it.
Today we talked about some of the different tools scientists are using observe and collect data about the Nassau Grouper. A few years ago, a graduate student from SCRIPPS, Katherine Cameron, studied the sounds Grouper make when they are spawning. (Yes, they actually “talk” to each other!) Using hydrophones that were placed on the ocean floor, she collected the sounds, or vocalizations, the Nassau make. Below is a picture of hydrophone as well as three sound files of different Nassau vocalizations she has recorded. What do you think they’re saying? Post your comments below!
Hydrophones were placed in several locations near the SPAG.
What has been your favorite fish coloration you’ve seen yet?
I love the Grouper’s regular, barred coloration. They are so beautiful.
What’s the rarest site you’ve every seen during the project?
I’m most excited with I see Spotted Eagle Rays. They aren’t super rare, but they are so beautiful.