Author: Tim S (---.hsd1.pa.comcast.net)
Date: 03-18-15 15:27
Michael,
I agree with killing them, plus eating them. From all that I've read about the palatability of lionfish, there's practically a consensus that they are delicious. Your point is good about oversight once you've allowed harvesting in the preserve. I for one, would take the lionfish over the yellowtail, even though I drool in my snorkel when I see a big yellowtail swim by within arms reach.
It's just a shame they can't turn spearfishers loose on this increasing population of lionfish. Last year, while swimming the waters of Culebra, I could have put the hurt on 30 or more, and fed some folks as a result.
Tim
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