Goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) stands alone as one the Tropical Atlantic and Caribbean’s reef dwelling heavy weights having tipped the scales at 680 pounds. In the State of Florida, where the largest population of these giant reef can be seen more readily than anywhere else in the world, they are also a source of strong opinions and divided emotions. Divers love to see these mammoth fish as a great source of excitement. Fishermen and underwater hunters denounce them as competitors or covet them as outsized trophies itching for a policy change that would allow them to harvest the big fish. In this gallery, is a collection of these captivating giants in their home off the Palm Beach County Coast in southeast Florida.
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