The Endless Battle Against the Lionfish Invasion

The Endless Battle Against the Lionfish Invasion

Written by Nick
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Published on January 20, 2016
Lionfish feature

Strike up a conversation about lionfish with your non-fishing or diving friends and you’re likely to have to explain why this fish is bad news, and needs to be removed from tropical Atlantic and Caribbean reefs immediately. Raising awareness about the lionfish invasion is an important duty for divers as ambassadors of the sea, particularly those that live in the affected areas. This beautiful yet harmful species continues to inundate southern US and Caribbean waters and, if unchecked, could spell disaster.

Lionfish breed quickly and have no natural predators. They eat the smaller fish that help maintain a healthy reef system, which has the added impact of taking a food source away from other native species who need it to survive. In this video, get more details on what can be done to help stem the flow of lionfish and end their negative impact on the marine environment.

Featured Image from Wai Siew/Unsplash

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