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Key Information

Essential Fish Habitat

Learn about the importance of the habitats in Puerto Rico that groupers use for their lifecycle.

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Decending Device

Learn about how to release caught groupers using a fish descending device and find out where to request your own!

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Free Grouper Guide

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Popular Groupers

Nassau (Epinephelus striatus)

Local Name: Mero cherna

Regulations:

The capture, possession, and sale of this grouper is illegal year around!
Goliath (Epinephelus itajara)

Local Name: Mero batata

Regulations:

The capture, possession, and sale of this grouper is illegal year around!
Red Hind (Epinephelus guttatus)

Local Name: Mero cabrilla

Regulations:

The capture, possession, and sale of this grouper is illegal December 1st - February 28th / 29th in PR and West EEZ.
Yellowfin (Mycteroperca venenosa)

Local Name: Guajil aleta amarilla

Regulations:

The capture, possession, and sale of this grouper is illegal February 1st - April 30th in PR and EEZ.

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Critical Habitat Locations In Puerto Rico

Below is a map of critical habitat locations in Puerto Rico. Hover over one of the green areas to learn more about that critical habitat. Additional information Click Here.