With no natural predators to
keep lionfish in check, they are free to reproduce in great numbers.
Not exact matches
On reefs where
lionfish were
kept below threshold densities, native prey fish increased by 50 - 70 percent.
«It shows that by creating safe havens, small pockets of reef where
lionfish numbers are
kept low, we can help native species recover.
For those who prefer to
keep a safe distance from the fray, some area restaurants cook up and serve the
lionfish.
And unlike other successful invaders, like tiger shrimp,
lionfish have no natural predators to
keep populations under control.
Some of you might remember ReefCI from the month long
lionfish derby and the post Jo sent me «Spearheading» Lionfish conservation in Belize this September!!!! If you want to keep informed with what they are up to and see some really cool under water pictures from the Toledo district, Punta Gorda and Sapodilla Caye area, Like ReefCI facebo
lionfish derby and the post Jo sent me «Spearheading»
Lionfish conservation in Belize this September!!!! If you want to keep informed with what they are up to and see some really cool under water pictures from the Toledo district, Punta Gorda and Sapodilla Caye area, Like ReefCI facebo
Lionfish conservation in Belize this September!!!! If you want to
keep informed with what they are up to and see some really cool under water pictures from the Toledo district, Punta Gorda and Sapodilla Caye area, Like ReefCI facebook page.
You will come across nudibranchs,
lionfish, leopard sharks, sea snakes, clown triggerfish, sweetlips, shrimp, just
keep the -LSB-...]
Keep an eye out for bumphead parrotfish, bluefin trevally,
lionfish, snappers and white or black tip reef sharks that occasionally patrol these waters.