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Lionfish in the News April 09, 2015
Thank you Ed Killer and the TC Palm staff for your continued coverage of our ongoing lionfish removal efforts! Here are some excerpts from Ed’s article which appeared Apr 10, 2015: For Bob Hickerson, inventor of The Frapper, the removal of lionfish from South Florida’s ecosystem is serious business. But the way he figures it, […]
WHY ARE YOU KILLING THAT BEAUTIFUL FISH?
As seen in Coastal Angler Magazine May 23, 2014 by Bob Hickerson/ Team Frapper “The lionfish invasion in Florida’s waters… a brief review and update” The first “official” report of a lionfish in Florida’s waters occurred in 1985 off the Southeast coast. We have also heard of “unofficial” sightings dating back into the 1970s. Most […]
Myth-Busting Florida’s Invasive Lionfish as appeared in Coastal Angler Magazine
First reported sightings of a lionfish in Florida waters date back to 1985. Reports slowly increased over the years and eventually resulted in an explosion of sightings around 2009. This is not solely a Florida event but one of international proportions. The affected areas now range from the northern coastline of South America, throughout the […]
Eating Lionfish – a direct contribution to preserving our coral reefs
In the U.S. and the Caribbean, lionfish are an invasive species – a top predator with the potential to create massive and irreversible harm to our reef ecosystems. Fortunately for our reefs, the flashy lionfish has caught the attention of the hungriest predators of all People! The “Eat Lionfish” campaign is a way to make […]
Winning Team Nets $1,700 in Middle Keys Lionfish Tournament
Weather and a postponement contributed to a low turnout for the Middle Keys lionfish tournament, but one lucky team took home $1,700. The October 23 tournament in Marathon, organized by the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, was the second of three Keys-based lionfish roundups aimed at reducing the population of […]
Launch of our new website
Dear Reader, We are launching our new website with more features, robust shopping cart and easy to use navigation. The new website is fully compatible with different devices like mobiles, tablets and various screen resolutions. We hope that you will enjoy your stay at our revamped website. Warm Regards, Bob Hickerson
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Behavior of Lionfish will be studied on Newest Artificial ReefAugust 16, 2019 - 11:59 am
Lionfish in the News April 09, 2015April 14, 2015 - 5:03 am
WHY ARE YOU KILLING THAT BEAUTIFUL FISH?April 5, 2015 - 7:47 am
Myth-Busting Florida’s Invasive Lionfish as appeared in Coastal Angler MagazineMarch 27, 2015 - 5:50 pm- Eating Lionfish – a direct contribution to preserving our coral reefsMarch 10, 2015 - 9:02 am