Direct observation of white margate spawning in the southern Bahamas

White margate ( Haemulon album ) are a large species of grunt that represent an important part of commercial and subsistence fisheries. Yet, little is known about the reproductive biology of this species. Here, we present direct evidence of white margate spawning at an active Nassau grouper spawning aggregation site in the southern Bahamas. Two days before the full moon, on 12 January, 2025, about 50 white margate were observed, with some individuals displaying coloration associated with courtship behavior. During the sunset dive, surveyors observed a group of 8‐12 white margate engaged in a spawning rush, accompanied by the release of a gamete cloud, which was recorded on video. This finding is significant given the ecological and socioeconomic importance of fish spawning aggregations and the paucity of information on spawning for this species.