Whereas the grouper hunts with giant moray eels and a fish called the Napoleon wrasse, coral trout partner up with octopuses to snag prey.

However, smaller fish are still making a meaningful contribution. "We show that minimum size-limits on catches are effective at protecting the reproductively mature coral grouper," Mr Lavin said.

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However, smaller fish are still making a meaningful contribution. "We show that minimum size-limits on catches are effective at protecting the reproductively mature coral grouper," Mr Lavin said.