Pictured here is a Popeye Catalufa, normally seen well south of the Mexican border. These fish are not nearly as rare as the Tan Grouper but our captains say they have only seen a hand full caught around here over the last 30 years or more. They are something to see in person too. The picture is great but truly doesn’t do the fish justice. The coloring is so bright and rich. They almost look neon when seen in person. The large eye is the trademark of this fish, hence the name “Popeye”. Proportionally, the eye is far too big compared to its body size and the gold color around the pupal when seen in person looks exactly like gold leaf. Obviously it has evolved this large eye for seeing pray in low light conditions in the oceans deepest depth. The Popeye Catalupa is a relatively small fish but its beauty and rarity made it the story of the day. After taking a few pictures, captain Mike Riddell on the Erna B safely released it back to the sea unharmed.