Thanks, Dennis. Lionfish do seem to be thriving in spite of efforts to contain their population. One diver yesterday said he spotted four of them during our dive. They are an invasive species thought to have been introduced by tropical fish hobbyists releasing them into the wild. They are prolific breeders and they have voracious appetites. While no spearfishing is permitted within the SBH Marine Park, Lionfish culling has been organized here and elsewhere. The tips of the Lionfish fins can inflict a painful sting. When caught the fish is said to be tasty when prepared for human consumption with the poisonous fins removed.
