Black sea bass. Juveniles utilize estuaries, as well as offshore areas, for nurseries. It is a slow growing species with a life span of about 10 years. Juveniles and adults are bottom-feeding carnivores. Adults have been collected at temperatures as low as 6 C but are most abundant at temperatures of 8 to 10 C and above.
Juveniles tolerate lower temperatures and greater salinity ranges than adults.
Black sea bass are primarily harvested by the recreational hook and line fishery and the commercial trap fishery.