Blue Striped Snapper

Rich and I see a few of these introduced snappers while snorkeling

In the 1950's collections of snappers and groupers were introduced to Hawaii's. Only three survived, dominated by the bluestriped snapper.

Since 2008 Hawaii conducts spearfishing contests that target the bluestripes along with the blue spotted groupers and black tail snapper with the intent of removing these fish from Hawaiian waters.

Ri