REEF to Give Public Talk on Exotic Invasive Lionfish
WHAT:
REEF, the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, will host a free educational presentation and discussion about the recent invasion of Atlantic waters by Indo-Pacific lionfish. Though no confirmed sightings have been made in the Florida Keys, the fish have become established along the U.S. east coast, Bahamas and Bermuda and are moving rapidly throughout the Caribbean.
Lionfish are voracious predators with venomous spines that could cause significant impact to fisheries, tourism and public health. REEF Director of Special Projects, Lad Akins, will present ongoing research and ways for the public to assist with early detection and control.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information on REEF, including the Exotic Species Sightings Project, visit www.REEF.org.
WHO:
Lad Akins, REEF
Partners: National Aquarium in Baltimore, NOAA, Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys.
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
7:00-9:00 PM
WHERE:
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
33 East Quay Rd.
Key West, FL 33040
CONTACT:
Lad Akins: 305.942.7333, Lad@REEF.org
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WHAT:
REEF, the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, will host a free educational presentation and discussion about the recent invasion of Atlantic waters by Indo-Pacific lionfish. Though no confirmed sightings have been made in the Florida Keys, the fish have become established along the U.S. east coast, Bahamas and Bermuda and are moving rapidly throughout the Caribbean.
Lionfish are voracious predators with venomous spines that could cause significant impact to fisheries, tourism and public health. REEF Director of Special Projects, Lad Akins, will present ongoing research and ways for the public to assist with early detection and control.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information on REEF, including the Exotic Species Sightings Project, visit www.REEF.org.
WHO:
Lad Akins, REEF
Partners: National Aquarium in Baltimore, NOAA, Sanctuary Friends Foundation of the Florida Keys.
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
7:00-9:00 PM
WHERE:
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
33 East Quay Rd.
Key West, FL 33040
CONTACT:
Lad Akins: 305.942.7333, Lad@REEF.org
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