Tasty little treats

[lionfish-eater]

Just had my first taste of lionfish, and it was delicious. Derry at FI speared a good sized eater and cooked it up as we were rinsing our gear. A little salt and pepper and butter. It was really tasty. No fishy taste, light white meat, few bones. We also fed one to a grouper, but after tasting it I think we will keep them for ourselves. At least the big ones. Pete ( I think that is his name ) made ceviche, but I didn't get a chance to try any. Maybe tomorrow. Got to go as we have a night dive, and I have to charge my batteries. I got some great video of the hunt that I hope to post when I get home.

Bye from FI

 

[salth2owannabe]

From what I saw there is plenty of them there to eat. I was on Roatan the last two weeks and I can't recall a dive I didn't see a Lion Fish, and some dive sites I probably saw anywhere from 3-6. Keep eating!

 

[RTBDiver]

From what I saw there is plenty of them there to eat. I was on Roatan the last two weeks and I can't recall a dive I didn't see a Lion Fish, and some dive sites I probably saw anywhere from 3-6. Keep eating!

This past week an Island friend out in his Dory actually caught two on hook and line. He knew, because i informed him, they had poison in their spines so was carefull when he cut them up for bait. He, and many of the local fisherman, know NOTHING about the RMP, they have no internet, many do not read and think the RMP is just out to get them. When will the RMP really get serious and let locals know these fish can be caught and sold for food? When will the RMP talk with local fisherman ? Sure they go to schools to teach but those kids go home and the parents then decide whether to fish the marine park or go hungry. When will the RMP have a fee such as Bonaire, Belize, Australia, Bahamas, Etc... Instead of some voluntary thing that cannot be enforced? How is it that Cayo's Cochinos, with a very small amount of tourism has a serious marine park and patrol but the RMP after years cannot even get all those on Roatan on board? Seems if they used a portion of their raised funds for legal/legislation work then they would be better off. Its just like the development on the Island. Those that first take care of infrastructure do best. Why after so many years is there not a standard fee for anyone utilizing the area considered Marine Park?

 

[lionfish-eater]

I agree with you about the rmp fee. If you can afford to travel and dive, you can certainly afford what would amount to the price of a movie ticket back home. Just because it is not mandatory doesn't mean people shouldn't contribute to the sport they love. I am surprised at how many people will dive for a week and then tip the DM a twenty for a week of watching their sorry ass. Good service is worth at least 5 dollars a tank, more if you get exceptional service. Some wont even tip at all. (The French) Maybe start another thread regarding tipping and contributing. Same goes for contributing to the red cross or the childrens fund. Open your hearts and your wallets.


Back to the lionfish. No keepers today, Killed about 8 over three dives. All to small to take back, but we fed three to a snapper that followed us for about 15 minutes. I got a good video that I will post when I get home.


"We will murder them all with laughter and merriment,
except for the few we take home to experiment."

 

[Reef Tank]

I agree with you about the rmp fee. If you can afford to travel and dive, you can certainly afford what would amount to the price of a movie ticket back home.

I contribute many thousands of dollars annually to islands that otherwise would have less food for the locals. Then they might take more fish from the "park."

 

[RTBDiver]

Just because it is not mandatory doesn't mean people shouldn't contribute to the sport they love. I am surprised at how many people will dive for a week and then tip the DM a twenty for a week of watching their sorry ass. "

But if they operated like a real marine park and could legally make the fee mandatory as so many other countries have, including other third world countries, then just think of the funds that would be collected from every cruise ship passenger heading to West bay as well. As far as tipping the divemasters, As long as they are working legally and paying taxes like the rest of us, if not then let them starve