After several decades of precipitous decline, new efforts to protect this species begin in earnest in late 2024.

Parrot fish are available whole, gutted and frozen. They are available year round. Many reef-dwelling species are considered to be over-exploited. If you have concerns ask your fishmonger.

For example, in the mid-1980s, fishermen caught many parrot fish near Cook Island. The parrot fish are an integral part of the coral reef ecosystem because they eat the excess algae, which allows ...