Exotic lionfish have invaded Florida waters. They are a problem because: They eat everything in sight and can reduce reef fish populations by 80% in a matter of weeks. They have poisonous spines and are dangerous to humans, especially to divers and fishermen. They have no natural predators to keep their populations in check. They […]
Lionfish are a colorfully striped fish native to the western Pacific Ocean. They are heavily protected by long, sharp, poisonous spines. And they are invading Florida waters. Lionfish seem to prefer rocky reefs, so are unlikely to be a threat to people enjoying sandy beaches, but they do seem to seriously reduce populations of native […]
