New Research Shows Alarming Decline in Parrotfish Densities Around New Providence and Rose Island

Lack of regulations and increased fishing pressure likely to blame Herbivorous parrotfish play critical ecological functions in sustaining resilient coral reefs which protect coastlines, provide food and support livelihoods. However, in The Bahamas, parrotfish are increasingly being targeted and to date, no fishery regulations have been implemented. Assessing the distribution, diversity, abundance and habitat use […]