Giant Sea Bass
Stereolepis gigas
This giant fish grows to 7.5 feet and up to 560 pounds and lives to 70 years of age. Found near rocky caves, ledges and near kelp beds at depths from 20 to 150 feet, they are truly awe-inspiring when seen underwater. Now off-limits for fisherman and divers, these fish once close to extinction are making a comeback. Black sea bass change sex from female to male as they mature into adults. They are curious and intelligent animals that range from Humboldt Bay to the Gulf of California.