Researchers discover hurricanes helped accelerate spread of lionfish
Just when you thought hurricanes couldn't get any scarier, think again.
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Mar 4, 2015
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Alien lionfish swarm N.C. coast
A handful of ravenous, venomous lionfish, a species native to the western Pacific, were spotted off North Carolina in 2000. Turns out they like it here. A lot.
Ecology
Apr 23, 2009
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Cyprus on frontline against lionfish invasion of Mediterranean
Equipped with harpoons and waterproof notebooks, Louis, Carlos and Antonis dive deep into the crystal clear waters of Konnos Bay in Cyprus on a mission to capture predatory lionfish.
Ecology
Apr 11, 2018
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'Ghost' fish taking over the Caribbean
(Phys.org) —A spiny, toxic and beautiful member of the world's coral reef communities, the Red Lionfish is invisible to the small fish it likes to eat.
Ecology
Oct 18, 2013
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Caribbean's native predators unable to stop aggressive lionfish population growth
"Ocean predator" conjures up images of sharks and barracudas, but the voracious red lionfish is out-eating them all in the Caribbean – and Mother Nature appears unable to control its impact on local reef fish. That leaves ...
Ecology
Jul 11, 2013
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Non-native lionfish reaches Keys, and industries brace for this 'perfect predator'
Becky Fowler was shipwreck-diving 66 feet below the surface, exploring a watery paradise, when she came face to face with a 4-inch-long, zebra-striped Cujo of the deep.
Environment
Jan 22, 2009
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Why researchers are interested in keeping (some) lionfish healthy
Researchers in North Carolina recently published a study focused on improving the health and welfare of lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles). While lionfish are visually striking (and venomous), this raises the question: ...
Ecology
Aug 23, 2022
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Scientists develop a plan to manage lionfish populations in the Mediterranean
Scientists have published a series of recommendations to enable communities and managers to minimize the impact of lionfish in the Mediterranean Sea.
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2022
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Lionfish analysis reveals most vulnerable prey as invasion continues
If you live in lionfish territory in the Atlantic Ocean, the last thing you want to be is a small fish with a long, skinny body, resting by yourself at night, near the bottom of the seafloor.
Ecology
Nov 24, 2014
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Voracious lionfish wreaks havoc in Florida Keys
At French Reef, 30 feet below the ocean's surface, Sea Dwellers dive instructor Dave Jefferiss was on a mission to find and capture one of the gorgeous but dreaded new invaders of the Florida Keys: a lionfish.
Environment
Feb 11, 2010
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