provide 1 paragraph response ... A recent thesis project studied the hatchery capabilities for Red Snapper and found favorable results for being able to rear them from egg to adult (Buchalla 2020). With this recent hatchery advancement and wild populations still recovering, this would be the perfect time to introduce Red Snapper to aquaculture. Red snapper is relatively hardy and can adapt well to controlled aquaculture environments, particularly in offshore cages or RAS. Its tolerance to a range of temperatures and salinities makes it suitable for diverse farming locations. One drawback is with its relatively moderate growth rate, taking a few years to reach market size. However, there are other common aquaculture species, such as trout or halibut, that can also take a few years to reach their respective market sizes