March 12, 2020
By Florida Sportsman Editor
Mark your calendars: 2020 Lionfish Festival May 16-17 in Destin; vendors and divers wanted
Lionfish (Pterois volitans, P. miles) are a non-native, invasive species that threaten Florida's native fish and wildlife. FWC photo by Amanda Nalley
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Free fried lionfish samples. FWC photo by TIm Donovan
Apply today .Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament .EmeraldCoastOpen.com . Thanks to our Gold sponsor, Reef Safe Suncare .FWCReefRangers.com .
Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day 2016 FWC photo by Tim Donovan
What is Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day?
Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day (the first Saturday after Mother's Day each year) raises awareness about lionfish; a nonnative, invasive species that has the potential to negatively impact native species and habitat.
Questions?
Contact the FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management at 850-487-0554.
Links
New
Rep Your Water lionfish hats are available from the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida to support Florida lionfish control programs.
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Website:
FWCReefRangers.com
MyFWC.com/Lionfish
Photos (Flickr):
flickr.com/photos/myfwcmedia/albums/72157668078169102
