Author: Cristina Sara Leggy (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: 03-21-11 15:06
Has anyone seen any lionfish at any of the Culebra reefs lately? My husband and I did two weeks ago while snorkeling at Melones Beach. While they can give a nasty sting, I never felt at all threatened. However, I do worry about what will happen if the reef gets overpopulated with them: they will devour all of the other reef fish. It's my understanding that the best thing to do is catch them and eat them. For very good reasons, fishing on the reefs is forbidden, but the coral reef preservation authorities might want to make an exception for lionfish. For those currently living on or visiting Culebra, you might want to notify the proper authorities about this potential problem. I'd hate to see these beautiful and protected reefs deplete of fish.
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