Ocean Issues: Invasive species

Lionfish are prevelant on the reefs around Bocas del Toro, however, they are a recent addition to the fish community. They are an invasive species and a voracious predator, without many natural enemies in the Caribbean. View a timeline of their rapid colonization of the Caribbean here: timeline of lionfish invasion.


Link here to an NPR story: Spreading Lionfish Invasion Threatens Bahamas



Photo: C. Wormald

Making lionfish safe to handle in the lab or for eating.