The tasty goliath grouper has been prohibited as a fish to be harvested or possessed in state and federal waters since 1990. Some people think goliath grouper are at a point where they can be harvested. This massive fish has become highly prevalent in the waters of the Gulf.  Tampa Bay goliath grouper have had an especially high increase in abundance according to FWC. It seems possible that the nearshore reef constructed of cement piping is an ideal home for a juvenile Goliath Grouper, and has helped the species exponentially. Unfortunately, the recent stock assessement completed in June 2016 was rejected by an independent panel of scientists for use in management, because of a lack of reliable indicators of abundance.  When will the goliath become a harvestable species?  If you would like to leave a comment for the regulatory agency, you can do so with this link: rulemaking suggestions.  If you’re suggesting some type of action based on a claim, the agency likes comments that use data and scientific resources that back up the claim.