Lionfish
Pterois is a genus of
venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific.
It’s hard to be a diver nowadays and not know about the
Lionfish invasion in the Caribbean. The
problems stems from what is termed an invasive species. It has no natural
predators on this side of the planet to restrain its population growth and the
population has exploded. As a result the
food supply gets depleted and the negative snowballing effect on the
environment begins to harm the reef.
Campaigns to control their harmful presents have sprung up
over the entire continent. Of the many
different ideas of controlling their population one stands out as being very
effective, divers spearing and eating them.
Divers have devised a special spear that has been approved by industry.
Laws, rules and regulations about spearing fish while diving have been lifted for this one species. Restaurants have included them on their menus as a special delicacy. There is no worse curse on the planet than to taste good.
Laws, rules and regulations about spearing fish while diving have been lifted for this one species. Restaurants have included them on their menus as a special delicacy. There is no worse curse on the planet than to taste good.
If you’re a diver or snorkeler and you love our reef pick up
a spear and kill a Lionfish.
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