Sarah Frias-Torres & The Lord of the Rocks

On this episode of Rising Tide the Ocean Podcast we speak with Florida-based oceanographer and marine ecologist Dr. Sara Frias-Torres about her life and work, the tragic “death by a thousand cuts” of the Florida Keys coral reef tract and the more hopeful recovery of the “Lord of the Rocks” the Goliath Grouper. This massive, curious fish, despite poaching and pollution, is making an impressive comeback from near extinction that’s important for the ecosystem, inspiring for divers and yet could be lost again if the Florida Fish & Wildlife commission doesn’t listen to scientists like Dr. Frias-Torres who say their protection must be continued. Dive in to learn more.