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Sea - Saltwater
Fish of the Caribbean Sea
The tropical sea of the Americas - the second-largest coral reef system, extraordinary biodiversity, and cradle of Caribbean fishing culture.
Continent: North America Area: 2,754,000 km² Max Depth: 7,686m Climate: Tropical
📖 Overview
The Caribbean holds the second-largest barrier reef system (the Mesoamerican) after Australias GBR. Historically rich in Nassau grouper, queen conch, spiny lobster, and reef fish, the Caribbean has been devastated by overfishing, invasive lionfish, coral bleaching, and disease. Bonefish and tarpon flats fishing anchor sustainable ecotourism in Belize, Bahamas, and Cuba.
🐟 Notable Species
Nassau grouper, queen conch, spiny lobster, bonefish, permit, tarpon, invasive lionfish, parrotfish, snappers, angelfish, seahorses.