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A multi-year research project led by Dr. Sean P. Powers at the University of South Alabama has generated new population estimates for greater amberjack in the U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. The Greater Amberjack Count study provides updated data on the abundance of this commercially and recreationally important fish species in these waters.
Why it matters
Accurate population estimates are critical for establishing sustainable fishing quotas and management policies for greater amberjack, which is both a popular sport fish and commercially valuable species. This research can help fisheries managers make informed decisions to balance conservation needs with fishing industry interests.
A multi-year research project has provided new insight into greater amberjack. The Greater Amberjack Count was led by Sean P. Powers, Ph.D., fisheries ecology professor and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences of the University of South Alabama.