Snapper, Mangrove or Gray (Gulf)
Gulf mangrove snapper (also called “gray” or “mango” snapper) is caught throughout the Gulf of Mexico with hook-and-line or bottom longline. Hook-and-line and hand lines allow for non-target species to be released more quickly, improving survival chances, with fewer impacts to the seafloor. A bottom longline consists of a central line strung with many baited hooked lines and a weight of some type keeping the line in place. This method can catch many non-target species and damage the seafloor. Mangrove snapper in this region mature and reproduce quickly, making stock depletion less of a threat.
