Meet the Goliath Grouper Fish

It's been illegal to harvest the friendly and curious goliath grouper fish for the past 27 years.

[untermench]

I remember catching Lobster in the Keys back in the 60's. The Grouper would hang-out right behind us and pick off the ones we missed grabbing. They were like big puppy dogs and enjoyed having their lateral line scratched. They would roll on their sides like puppies do. I think they are a great asset just being there. Leave them alone.

[Corkfish]

I'm a fisherman and have no problem shaming other fisherman for trying to remove protections on these fish. I hope they stay protected.

[MrGrenader]

“Only eats slow moving fish”
Human: *looks curiously like a slow moving fish*

[RedPanda]

My husband and I snorkelled with a giant grouper on the Barrier Reef, he was sweet, curious and very friendly. He’s been there for more than 20 years interacting with tourists. Loved it!

[Leaveblank]

"They are curious and friendly." Wtf. I just came from watching a Goliath groupers eat a fckin shark.

[WhereOceansMeeet]

It seems to me that they're not eating our fish, we're eating theirs. We need to protect these gentle giants.

[twocents]

Imagine roughing the rigors of wild ocean life for a hundred years, only to be hooked or harpooned by some rich dentist for a photo.

[damienwiley]

It looks like it was trying to figure out if you were edible.

[chhingpuiipuii]

Is it weird that I found the fish really cute?

[thomasj.]

I'm in awe at the size of this lad. Absolute unit.

[zirkaa]

Oooh. It looks sorta adorable in a way!

[squillamsquallace]

As a scuba diver, it is humbling to be near these guys. A hunting season will be heartbreaking

[youtuubbguy]

One gulp and the diver is gone, that easy. Yet, it's not happening. Truly amazing. Life's beauty through peoples' experiences. Thanks for sharing.

[marknew]

What a loss to all of us, if this amazing fish were to become extinct!
Preserve the Goliath Grouper.

[michaelmachung]

That's a neat creature! If I were a diver and got approached by one like that, I'd feel fortunate and it'd be a day I'd reflect on for years.

[tcb]

A fish this slow growing is difficult to harvest sustainably.

[TheBlargMarg]

Again, I feel like the true meaning of life is to pet everything!

[arnaldorentes]

I love them all... Groupers, sea basses, coral trouts, all the beautiful Serranidae family.

[archonic_]

Wow these are really big!
That is awesome!
Dang, I just love animals !

Also who thinks they SHOULDN'T open a fish season on these beauties!

[francisconeto]

I could never ever hurt such a gentle creature. Hard to believe some "people" would gladly do it,