Is the sea bass same thing as a goliath bass?

No, sea bass and goliath bass are not the same thing. Sea bass is a common name for a variety of species of fish belonging to the family Serranidae, while goliath bass is a species of fish belonging to the family Epinephelidae. Sea bass are typically found in temperate and tropical waters around the world, while goliath bass are native to the western Atlantic Ocean. Sea bass are typically smaller in size than goliath bass, with some species reaching lengths of up to 3 feet, while goliath bass can grow up to 8 feet long.