An investigation into the habitat, behavior and opportunistic feeding strategies of the protected Goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara)
Groupers (Epinephelidae: Epinephelinae) are apex predators within many reef communities worldwide. Grouper landings contribute significantly to global fisheries, and many populations are suffering from unsustainable levels of exploitation. The large size, site specificity and catchability of most gr...
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Scholar Commons
2014
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| Online Access: | https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/5002 https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6198&context=etd |