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Mostly that I think, and perhaps others migrating from outside of the park. But there will also be some that were tiny juveniles when the park was closed that grow to hunting size by the time it opens. Small fishes, shrimps, and other marine life is suffering more.Also, some that are deep will come up
It is true that divers have been killing them and yes, I expect that their population will surge during the diving hiatus.As I understand, the lionfish are often (and legally) killed on sight in the marine park, and I was wondering if it's expected that the shutdown might noticeably affect their numbers.
And La Perlita won't be running out of lionfish as quickly for a while.Remember when from Palancar to the south was closed for three months? I don't remember them saying there was a surge in lion fish, I didn't see a whole lot more but I wasn't diving every day either.
The very first morning you may see some differences overall but I think it'll be normal rather quickly.
Remember when from Palancar to the south was closed for three months? I don't remember them saying there was a surge in lion fish, I didn't see a whole lot more but I wasn't diving every day either.
The very first morning you may see some differences overall but I think it'll be normal rather quickly.
And La Perlita won't be running out of lionfish as quickly for a while.