For second time this summer, a record is broken for this tropical fish in NC waters

For second time this summer, a record is broken for this tropical fish in NC waters

By Mark Price

Source: newsobserver

9/8/2023

Credit: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries

The turbulent waters off North Carolina are attracting a hefty type of grouper known as red hind.

A state record for the species was set by Christopher Rocci of Morehead City, just months after the prior record was set, state officials say.