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last week......good friend of mine 'got' 3 last week while there...........hmmm, bet we see some now @ the FG this summer....
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On the positive side, it's "policy" to remove any and all lionfish found on the FG. "Good hunting" to any who find them!
Yup, Frank. The Florida Keys NMS has a fantastic data base and the sheer number of observations makes it ideal for study as well. What I had in mind when I mentioned the FG data is that we'll very likely know an almost precise date for the arrival of the lionfish there, especially since the area is far more limited than the Keys. That can contribute greatly to establishing the effects of their predation rate, population growth, and spread.
What we're learning in the Keys is providing a really steep learning curve concerning lionfish, isn't it?