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Diving with Goliath Grouper: Is the Term Jewfish Offensive?

by HAL

The goliath grouper, also known as jewfish, is a large fish. It can grow up to 8 feet long and weighs over 700 pounds. The origin of the name “jewfish” is debated, linking it to Hebrew or describing its size. The American Fisheries Society officially renamed it goliath grouper in 2001. While some still use […]

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