Bubblesong
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We don't know what happens to the eel, shark or grouper that bites down on the spiny poisonous barbs, though. Unless some divers have gotten repeat customers in the predators?
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Possibly, but they may have also come in the ballast tanks of ships that came from an area where they are native. That has happened with other invasive species.and the funny thing is that they ask a pretty penny for them as a pet and yes i know thisis how they became a problem when people released them into the wild
Maybe I have a problem with the saying, "KILLING LIONFISH FOR FUN". I don't feel comfortable saying that nor do I want to receive that message. Keep the message clear and ethical : help the reef by hunting these animals and feed yourself and others, or leave it for the other predators to consume.When it comes to Lionfish, IMO, every diver should kill every one they see in the Atlantic, Carribean and Gulf. Doesn't matter if you eat them or not. If you want to enjoy one of the most delicious fish in the ocean, you'll bag 'em and have a great meal.
I'm not aware of any spearos who don't eat or sell what they catch. So the idea that someone is killing native fish just for the fun of it would be rare and unlikely.
I am aware of people killing Lionfish for fun and I say, "have at it." A single Lionfish can do 10x more damage to a reef than a crappy diver.
We don't know what happens to the eel, shark or grouper that bites down on the spiny poisonous barbs, though. Unless some divers have gotten repeat customers in the predators?
Maybe I have a problem with the saying, "KILLING LIONFISH FOR FUN". I don't feel comfortable saying that nor do I want to receive that message. Keep the message clear and ethical : help the reef by hunting these animals and feed yourself and others, or leave it for the other predators to consume.
Frank G
www.zgearinc.com
OK I will, I enjoy killing Lionfish for fun. I find it therapeutic, it relaxes me.Maybe I have a problem with the saying, "KILLING LIONFISH FOR FUN". I don't feel comfortable saying that nor do I want to receive that message. Keep the message clear and ethical : help the reef by hunting these animals and feed yourself and others, or leave it for the other predators to consume.
Frank G
www.zgearinc.com
OK I will, I enjoy killing Lionfish for fun. I find it therapeutic, it relaxes me.[/QUOTE
Strange sense of humor.