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This research aims to document the expansion of the Common Snook population in coastal Alabama due to climate-driven changes.

April 1, 2026Estuaries and CoastsOpen Access

Common Snook Centropomus undecimalis in Coastal Alabama: Climate-Driven Expansion of a Tropical Sportfish in the Northern Gulf of Mexico

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Research documents climate-driven growth of Common Snook populations in Alabama, implying a shift in regional ecosystems.

This research aims to document the expansion of the Common Snook population in coastal Alabama due to climate-driven changes.
Analysis of sightings reported from various sources including news, social media, and communications with stakeholders.
Breakpoint analysis of air temperature data from Mobile, Alabama from 1980 to 2025.
Documentation of Snook presence following a significant cold event in January 2025.
Up to 147 Snook sightings were recorded in Alabama from 2012 to 2025.
A significant increase in Snook sightings occurred in autumn and spring months.
A shift in minimum air temperatures around 2010 suggests milder winters, benefiting Snook survival.

Hendrickson et al. (2026) studied this question.

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