Lionfish on Bonaire?

[gypsyjim]

Bonaire Insider just posted a story about the first probable sighting of a lionfish in bonaire waters.. Knew it was coming, but it's still not confirmed.
Anyone visiting Bonaire is encouraged to keep an eye open and report ANY sightings, with details on location, ie: depth, distances, site name, size, etc.

The story:
The Bonaire Insider - News Item: Possible Lionfish Sighting on Bonaire

 

[Drewpy]

Jim-I think its just a matter of time..read about a confirmed sighting in Aruba recently!
For such slow swimmers they sure have made some quick commutes!

Wonder if Stinapa has a plan in the works..? (not that it will help!)

I think we just better get used to the idea of Lionfish in the Carribbean.

Wasnt the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas the cause of all this?

Drew

 

[gypsyjim]

I have heard all kinds of stories on how lionfish first got established here, but how is no longer very important.:depressed:
They are here to stay, and spreading fast. All we can hope for now is to attempt to slow they're expansion, and maybe make them an over fished delicacy?!

 

[DiverVince]

Jim..From what I understand, Lionfish is a very potent aphrodisiac! Especially when it's prepared with butter & garlic.

 

[Scott L]

Jim..From what I understand, Lionfish is a very potent aphrodisiac! Especially when it's prepared with butter & garlic.

Yes, those same properties keep the Lion Fish's spines quite taunt...

 

[gypsyjim]

Jim..From what I understand, Lionfish is a very potent aphrodisiac! Especially when it's prepared with butter & garlic.

And taste great too! Especially with a

 

[OptionDawgDiver]

I just got back from Aruba and someone actually caught a lion fish there about 2 weeks ago. It's actually on live display in a local restaurant. I didn't see it but our dive master, Romeo Cruz, said he was going to stop by to check it out on our last day.

 

[Shark Bait!]

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/287885-lionfish-recipes.html

 

[gypsyjim]

"Tastes like chicken", they say....

 

[Curacao Sunshine]

An article in the local paper..... Amigoe.com - Amigoe English: Lionfish is on its way!