Text by Erin Spencer, Photos courtesy of Lad Akins
A recent study published in Ecology and Evolution offers a new approach to traditional mark and recapture studies while providing valuable insight into the growth and movement patterns of invasive lionfish. Lad Akins, Dr. James Morris, and Dr. Stephanie Green teamed up to develop a novel way of visually tagging fish underwater, minimizing both tagging time and fish trauma.
Do you know what to do if you are stung by a lionfish? REEF, DEMA, and DAN teamed up to release a new lionfish sting first aid poster. View the poster below, or visit this link to download a copy of your own. Remember: prevention is the best first aid. Always use proper tools and techniques to avoid stings!
Images and text by Erin Spencer
Check out some of the photos from our third day on the Lionfish Control Study in Curacao! After a two tank dive in the morning (where we collected 176 lionfish), the team celebrated with a Ceviche Party at Kura Hulanda Lodge. The event was attended by trip participants, local lionfish enthusiasts, and Lodge visitors alike.
Check back daily for lionfish removal counts!
