Hashtag: #Lionfish

Photos & Video: Lionfish Chowder Competition
The Bermuda Zoological Society hosted its 3rd Annual “Eat’Um to Beat’Um” Lionfish Chowder Competition at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo. A spokesperson previously said, “Lionfish are an invasive species in the Atlantic Ocean and have been in Bermuda waters for over two decades. They are aggressive predators, consuming 70 types... Read more of this article

Eat’Um To Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Contest
The Bermuda Zoological Society is hosting its 3rd Annual Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition on Saturday, March 29 at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, offering free tastings and a chance to crown the next Lionfish Chowder Champion. A spokesperson said, “This event is proudly sponsored by Butterfield and Vallis, Goslings,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Lionfish Chowder Competition
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held the second Eat ‘Em to Beat ‘Em Lionfish Chowder Competition on Saturday at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson previously said, “Participating visitors will help to choose the best Lionfish Chowder in Bermuda from eight competing chefs and restaurants: Butterfield... Read more of this article

Eat’Um To Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Contest
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is inviting the general public to take part in the second Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition this Saturday [March 16th] from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government has provided free admission to the BAMZ facility... Read more of this article

Video: Eater Highlights Lionfish & Fishermen
The popular food-focused Eater media channel has featured Bermuda fishermen and chefs and their work in the effort to fight the invasive lionfish. The Eater story said,”In the Atlantic Ocean, lionfish are an invasive species that eat many fish in local waters. Bermuda-based fishermen and chefs have found a way to help curb that: “We’ve got... Read more of this article

Chiko & T’s Win Lionfish Chowder Competition
Chiko & T’s, the winners of the Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition, have revealed some of the secrets to their success, saying they kept the chowder “old fashioned and traditional” and ”only used fresh ingredients.” Held at the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] last week, Chiko & T’s beat out... Read more of this article

Over 500 People Attend Lionfish Chowder Event
Chiko&T’s Restaurant won both the People’s Choice and Judge’s Awards at the BZS Lionfish Chowder competition, while The Cloud at the Waterfront, Wahoo’s Bistro, the Loren and the Spot Restaurant claimed second and third place honours. A spokesperson said, “On Saturday [Feb 18], the Bermuda Zoological Society held their first Eat’Um... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: BZS Lionfish Chowder Competition
[Updated] The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] held an Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition event this afternoon [Feb 18] at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ], with crowds of people coming out to taste the various chowders. A spokesperson previously said, “The Bermuda Government has provided free admission to the BAMZ facility... Read more of this article

Lionfish Chowder Competition This Saturday
The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is inviting the general public to take part in an Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition this Saturday [Feb 18] from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government has provided free admission to the BAMZ facility from noon onwards and... Read more of this article

1215 Lionfish Caught During Winter Derby
The 7th annual Winter Lionfish Derby took place from January 1st through 31st, 2021, and had 74 active participants who successfully caught 1215 lionfish – which the organisers said was “the most lionfish ever caught in Bermuda during a single month.” A spokesperson said, “Since 2013, the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force [BLTF] has brought... Read more of this article

Video: BTA Spotlights Weldon Wade & Lionfish
In the fifth of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted Weldon Wade. The BTA said, “Weldon Wade is helping to rid our reefs of invasive lionfish and is the Founder of an ocean conservation organization called Guardians of the Reef.” The BTA previously noted... Read more of this article

Nearly 500 Lionfish Caught in Grand Prix Event
Guardians of the Reef recently hosted the Bermuda Lionfish Grand Prix, a first in a new series of lionfish culling tournaments to the island where all registration, logging and participation is done online through an innovative angler portal and smartphone app. Fifteen teams took part in November, with 29 anglers, including both freedivers and divers... Read more of this article