About a year ago it was reported in the local media that the dreaded lion fish was spotted off the East Coast of Barbados. We understand that lion fish sightings have been increasing. Luckily on the Eastern side of Barbados is not where the popular bathing spots are located.
About two months ago it was reported in the regional press that Antigua has been battling to control this marauding specie of fish. In fact the Antiguans have taken to eating them. To compound the issue researchers in Florida have recently found the lion fish thriving in deep waters, also scary is the report that they are growing to 16 inches in length.
It is evident from the sightings in our waters that the lion fish is migrating and “metamorphosing”. Because the lion fish is thought to have no natural ‘enemies in the Atlantic waters’ it begs the question what are the authorities doing to confront the problem. So far BU found a Facebook page which is setup to accommodate feedback from the public about sightings.
See related article: Big Lionfish Found at Disturbing Depths
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