Top Nassau Grouper Fishing Countries

The Nassau grouper (*Epinephelus striatus*) is a large, reef-dwelling fish native to the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly abundant around the Caribbean Sea and the Bahamas. Recognizable by its robust body and distinctive barred pattern, the Nassau grouper is a prized catch for both commercial and recreational fisheries due to its firm, white flesh. Historically, the top countries harvesting Nassau grouper include the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and other Caribbean nations, as well as the United States (notably in Florida). The species gathers in large spawning aggregations, making it vulnerable to overfishing, and as a result, its populations have dramatically declined. Today, strict regulations and seasonal closures exist in many countries, and the Nassau grouper is listed as Endangered by the IUCN, reflecting the urgent need for sustainable management in the fishing industry across its range.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.