Although it appeared loosely associated with the reef, it also appeared to freely move considerable distances away from the reef. Distance moved versus days after release for tagged red snapper. Conservation Red snapper populations are apparently in a depressed state. There are a great number of people who seek to catch red snapper and overfishing has resulted. Treat fish with care when planning a release, and always follow fishing regulations.
Red snapper is an extremely important commercial and recreational fish in the North Gulf.
Let's try to keep it that way. This work is partly a result of research sponsored by the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and NOAA, Office of Sea Grant, Department of Commerce, under Grant No. For more information , contact your county Extension office. Look in your telephone directory under your county's name to find the number.