We've post a few times about the invasive lionfish issue in Florida waters, so now's your chance to jump on the bandwagon and, if you're lucky, win a prize! The Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast is taking place from May 1-31 and who ever catches the most lionfish in two days of diving can win up to $1,000 and a sport watch.
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lionfish (Pterois volitans) by U.S. Geological Survey Archive, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org |
If you happen to have your smartphone or tablet and catch a lionfish, don't forget to report it! Check out the IveGot1 application for
iPhone and
Android and don't forget to include a picture of the lionfish when you report!
Lionfish Tournament Takes Aim At Invasive Species
To learn more about this competition:
Northeast Florida Lionfish Blast