St. Maarten Nature Foundation was able to capture another Lionfish with the assistance of Michael of Seatrek. Nature Foundation Manager Tadzio Bervoets said the action plan being executed for the capturing of these poisonous fish appeared to be working. He said the foundation had the full cooperation of the local dive shops and there were no new reports of sighting for the moment, but more were expected.
Moreover, Bervoets noted that while Lionfish were venomous, they were edible once prepared following a recipe. The foundation has been introducing the fish and its recipe to various local restaurants to add to their menus. The foundation is encouraging fishermen and other individuals who come cross Lionfish to follow suit and contribute them to restaurants. The Lionfish poses a threat because other species in the Caribbean do not recognize it as a predator, so it eats out juvenile fish.
“Excerpts from this article taken from the Daily Herald”
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