The coast is rich in marine life, including sea turtles, and fish, including local specialities red porgy Sparidae and grouper (Epinephelus); other fish found along the coast include leerfish (Carangidae) and the more widespread Mediterranean varieties such as bluefish, sea bream, sea bass, with swordfish, sardines and others found further out to sea.
Atlantic goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) – Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean
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Pacific goliath grouper (Epinephelus quinquefasciatus) – East Pacific