Roughly 475 species of sea bass exist in our oceans, they can be found living in shallow waters in warm and tropical regions of the ocean at depths of up to 400 ft in the summer, but more commonly between 25-120 ft. In the Atlantic, they are found from the Gulf of Maine to the Florida Keys. They are schooling migratory fish who move further north to spend the warm months in cooler waters.

Seabass are known to thrive on a diet of crabs, small fish, clams, and shrimp. Their preferred habitat encompasses characteristics of natural structures, wrecks, rock pilings, reefs, and jetty-like structures.

The flavor and texture of sea bass carry an array of distinct characteristics, from mild to sweet, white and flaky, and firm and tender. In terms of striped and black sea bass, they are similar in flavor, being mild-sweet, the difference may come into play with the texture, as black sea bass tend to be a leaner fish than striped. Both fish do not carry an overwhelming prominent fishy taste.