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*Arubalisa* · 09-17-2009, 02:32 PM

Thank you for the update. Again, I for one am extremely impressed that everyone is involved and trying to best deal with this problem.

Have there been many sightings in Curaçao and Bonaire as well?

*Arubalisa* · 10-02-2009, 10:58 AM

"Lionfish is on its way!
1 Okt, 2009, 09:27 (GMT -04:00)
http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_63248.php

The fast expanding range of the lion fish in the Caribbean.

WILLEMSTAD — It only seems a matter of time before the lionfish will also be observed in the sea around Curaçao. The spectacular looking exotic reeve fish forms a potential danger for the existing marine life on the coral reeves. The government will issue a warning.

The alert follows the recent catch of a lionfish (Pterois volitans) on Aruba. The fish with the poisonous quills hardly has any natural enemies here and reproduces itself like lightening. Originally, the lionfish lives in the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean up to the Red Sea as a western border. Their remains were found in the stomachs of groupers on the Bahamas where the fish is meanwhile frequently observed. Nonetheless, large groupers are nearly extinct due to over fishing, also on the Leeward Islands.

The lionfish could become 40 centimeters long and weigh up to 2.5 pounds. The many quills contain poison and could cause serious pain and even confusion and stupefaction. As most predators, the lionfish is especially active around the morning and afternoon twilight. The lionfish is viewed as one of the most popular and therefore, also expensive aquarium fishes. That’s probably how the fish ended up in the Caribbean region. Because of hurricane Andrew in the nineties, fish from sea aquaria ended up in sea and were able to survive.

Apart from the poison, the fishing method for this fish is unknown in the Caribbean region. The lionfish, which daily eats 40 percent of his body weight, spreads its quills and forces its prey in a corner. The predator then eats the prey whole. The fear exists that the lionfish would seriously affect the existence of snappers and grunts within a very short time.

By nature, the fish is found from southern Japan up to Micronesia, Polynesia, and Australia. It is also common in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. The spreading to this side of the world dates from the beginning of the nineties. The fish had already been observed in 1993 at Rhode Island, in the northeast of the United States. They were seen in the Bahamas five years ago, and afterwards in Cuba (2007), the Dominican Republic, the Columbian San Andres-archipelago, and around Aruba last month.

Tasty
The lionfish is very edible and in spite of the poison quite simple to prepare. The poison is in the quills and not in the fish’s body. Moreover, heating-up will neutralize the poison to a normal protein. There are programs on the Bahamas encouraging the anglers to catch the lionfish. The Nassau Guardian: “It is actually a very tasty fish.”

qlaval · 10-03-2009, 03:59 AM

The fast expanding range of the lion fish in the Caribbean.

Angela Munzenhofer · 10-03-2009, 12:06 PM

I was very happy when I heard the fish was captured and brought to the Buccaneer aquarium for holding. The government is doing a DNA on this fish for the marine biologist and are very happy that the fish is doing great in the aquarium that is viewed by many tourists and locals who dine at the restaurant.

*Andrea J.* · 10-03-2009, 02:42 PM

those aquarim tanks are awesome at the buccaneer.
which imo makes the place the best for family dining.

andrea

*Arubalisa* · 03-22-2011, 02:05 PM

Lionfish Recipes

Lionfish Hunter- Invasion Facts, Hunting & Recipes

Lionfish Eradication: Recipes, Killing Techniques, and Information

How To Cook Lionfish

Lionfish Cookbook

DiviRob39 · 03-22-2011, 02:47 PM

wow! crazy stuff...I'd prefer to go my whole life without seeing one of these

DANNYO · 03-22-2011, 07:03 PM

We saw one when snorkling with Kent in October,pretty fish that does allot of damage.I hear they are good eating......

Chadd · 03-23-2011, 03:02 AM

When I get home I will order up a net so I can catch the next one I see.

danadog56 · 03-23-2011, 10:20 AM

ended up seeing a few in Bonaire. A friend of one of our group lives on the island and catches them all the time. They take them to the local game warden (or fish warden ?????) to be checked then they give them back. He says they are great eating....they just fillet them and grill them......

09-17-2009, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,115 Images: 167	Thank you for the update. Again, I for one am extremely impressed that everyone is involved and trying to best deal with this problem. Have there been many sightings in Curaçao and Bonaire as well? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

10-02-2009, 10:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,115 Images: 167	"Lionfish is on its way! 1 Okt, 2009, 09:27 (GMT -04:00) http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_63248.php The fast expanding range of the lion fish in the Caribbean. WILLEMSTAD — It only seems a matter of time before the lionfish will also be observed in the sea around Curaçao. The spectacular looking exotic reeve fish forms a potential danger for the existing marine life on the coral reeves. The government will issue a warning. The alert follows the recent catch of a lionfish (Pterois volitans) on Aruba. The fish with the poisonous quills hardly has any natural enemies here and reproduces itself like lightening. Originally, the lionfish lives in the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean up to the Red Sea as a western border. Their remains were found in the stomachs of groupers on the Bahamas where the fish is meanwhile frequently observed. Nonetheless, large groupers are nearly extinct due to over fishing, also on the Leeward Islands. The lionfish could become 40 centimeters long and weigh up to 2.5 pounds. The many quills contain poison and could cause serious pain and even confusion and stupefaction. As most predators, the lionfish is especially active around the morning and afternoon twilight. The lionfish is viewed as one of the most popular and therefore, also expensive aquarium fishes. That’s probably how the fish ended up in the Caribbean region. Because of hurricane Andrew in the nineties, fish from sea aquaria ended up in sea and were able to survive. Apart from the poison, the fishing method for this fish is unknown in the Caribbean region. The lionfish, which daily eats 40 percent of his body weight, spreads its quills and forces its prey in a corner. The predator then eats the prey whole. The fear exists that the lionfish would seriously affect the existence of snappers and grunts within a very short time. By nature, the fish is found from southern Japan up to Micronesia, Polynesia, and Australia. It is also common in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. The spreading to this side of the world dates from the beginning of the nineties. The fish had already been observed in 1993 at Rhode Island, in the northeast of the United States. They were seen in the Bahamas five years ago, and afterwards in Cuba (2007), the Dominican Republic, the Columbian San Andres-archipelago, and around Aruba last month. Tasty The lionfish is very edible and in spite of the poison quite simple to prepare. The poison is in the quills and not in the fish’s body. Moreover, heating-up will neutralize the poison to a normal protein. There are programs on the Bahamas encouraging the anglers to catch the lionfish. The Nassau Guardian: “It is actually a very tasty fish.” Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

10-03-2009, 03:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	The fast expanding range of the lion fish in the Caribbean. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

10-03-2009, 12:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Angela Munzenhofer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arashi & Boca Catalina for snorkeling Posts: 131	Lionfish can be seen I was very happy when I heard the fish was captured and brought to the Buccaneer aquarium for holding. The government is doing a DNA on this fish for the marine biologist and are very happy that the fish is doing great in the aquarium that is viewed by many tourists and locals who dine at the restaurant. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Capturing the passion and love of your special day in paradise. bellarubaphoto@yahoo.com

10-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,032 Images: 74	those aquarim tanks are awesome at the buccaneer. which imo makes the place the best for family dining. andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

03-22-2011, 02:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,115 Images: 167	Lionfish Recipes Lionfish Hunter- Invasion Facts, Hunting & Recipes Lionfish Eradication: Recipes, Killing Techniques, and Information How To Cook Lionfish Lionfish Cookbook Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

03-22-2011, 02:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
DiviRob39 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baby Beach, Palm Beach,Noord Posts: 34	wow! crazy stuff...I'd prefer to go my whole life without seeing one of these Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-22-2011, 07:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
DANNYO Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marriott Surf Club Posts: 1,564 Images: 1	We saw one when snorkling with Kent in October,pretty fish that does allot of damage.I hear they are good eating...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

03-23-2011, 03:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,158	When I get home I will order up a net so I can catch the next one I see. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

03-23-2011, 10:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,619 Images: 13	ended up seeing a few in Bonaire. A friend of one of our group lives on the island and catches them all the time. They take them to the local game warden (or fish warden ?????) to be checked then they give them back. He says they are great eating....they just fillet them and grill them...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,10 months and counting.....