Snapper Spawn

Filmed in the turquoise waters of Palau, Snapper Spawn is a short film that brings to the world stage the mysterious and fragile phenomenon of Twin-spot Red Snapper aggregating to spawn in their thousands - it's a brief insight into their fascinating world. The film describes the amazing dynamics and behaviors that occur during these aggregations while also explaining why it is important to protect these aggregations from overfishing. While the film focuses on one specific species and location, this same message can be applied to spawning aggregations, fishes, and reefs throughout the world that are so important for maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and productive fisheries.

Producers: Brad Erisman, Martin Russell, and Yvonne Sadovy
Directors: Brad Erisman and Alfredo Barroso
Videographers: Alfredo Barroso, Paul Collins, Richard Barnden
Editors: Alfredo Barroso and Brad Erisman
Storyboard: Brad Erisman
Narrated by: Alfredo Barroso
Support provided by: Science and Conservation of Fish Aggregations (SCRFA), Coral Reef Research Foundation (CRRF), and the Koror State Government.