REEF is offering a lionfish workshop on June 15th at the Key Largo Library from 6:30 to about 8:00. All workshop participants will be eligible for a federal permit to collect lionfish, with nets or slurguns, from the no-take zones, the Sanctuary Preservation Areas (SPAs) in the FL Keys National Marine Sanctuary using nets. The permits will be issued a week or two following the workshop.
The workshop will cover the history of the invasion, lionfish biology, ecological impacts, venomology and how to avoid getting stung, first aid for stings, and recommended collection, handling, and filleting techniques. The permit, where it enables you to collect lionfish, and what is required of you to maintain the permit will all be covered as well.
This free event requires registration.
Questions? Call REEF- 305 852-0030