The lionfish came to the western hemisphere through aquarium trade, and they cause much devastation. They eat almost anything they can find, even fish twice their size and they also threaten the food supplies of other fish. Lionfish are known for their venomous fin rays, a feature that is uncommon among marine fish in the East Coast coral reefs. They also reproduce very rapidly laying an outstanding 30,000 eggs a month. Reef Check has been monitoring them in this country, and campaigns are springing up everywhere to keep them from becoming an even bigger problem than they already are. Organizations are also promoting consumption of the lionfish. Most find it surprising, but their meat is in fact very tasty and is considered a delicacy in many countries.
Article By: Maggie Baird
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