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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

The Invasive Lionfish (aka Turkeyfish)

From NOAA Fisheries Service:




Did you know the lionfish is also called a turkeyfish, due to its long, ornate fins and distinct coloration which resemble turkey feathers?

Despite their beauty, these invasive fish are bad news for U.S. coastal waters. Their demand for native prey and lack of local predators is harming native coral reef ecosystems in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean. 

Learn more about their impact on the environment and what NOAA Fisheries is doing to address the problem:http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/stories/2014/12/12_01_14impacts_of_invasive_lionfish.html

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