FWC Announces Winners of 2018 Lionfish Challenge
A total of 28,260 lionfish were removed from Florida waters as part of this year’s challenge.
Lionfish Exhibits Wanted
“More than 430,000 lionfish have been removed from Florida waters from 2014-2017,” according to Reef Rangers.
Florida Lionfish Tourney Bags 15,000 Invasives
More than invasive 15,000 Pterois spp. lionfish were removed from Florida waters thanks to several spring tournaments held across the state focused on targeting the highly predatory species that is considered a serious threat to native fishes in Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Don’t Forget: 2018 Lionfish Festival Is this Weekend
Florida’s 2018 Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Ole River Grill in Perdido Key on the Florida/Alabama coastal border. Plus, learn about the new 2018 Tagged Lionfish Incentive Program!
VIDEO: Florida Crowns 2016 Lionfish King
Florida is celebrating the removal of more than 111,000 lionfish so far this year; 37,000 of which were removed via recreational efforts.
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