Hashtag: #Lionfish
Photos: 185 Lionfish Caught At Fall Safari Event
The Guardians of the Reef hosted the first annual Bermuda Fall Lionfish Safari recently, with the culling also marking the island’s first ‘REEF.org Sanctioned Derby,’ which follows a specific format that requires all participants to be part of a 2-4 person team lead by a team captain. Each team captain attended a captains meeting in advance,... Read more of this article
Video: Local Lionfish Experts On PBS Newshour
Bermuda is featured in a PBS Newshour program about invasive lionfish, with scenes of the island shown, while local marine experts, in conjunction with visiting scientists, appear in a five minute segment that also reveals plans for a prototype lionfish-culling undersea robot. Bermuda’s lionfish experts included in the PBS program are Dr. Gretchen... Read more of this article
Video: Annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament
At the sixth annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament, a record number of participants hit the waters to help keep the island’s reefs safe from the invasive species. Crowds packed into the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] to witness the catch, learn about the dangerous breed, and enjoy a lionfish cookout. The Bermuda Broadcasting Company... Read more of this article
BUEI’s Lionfish Display Opens At Gorham’s
On Thursday, July 14, BUEI’s travelling lionfish exhibit officially opened at the entrance to Gorham’s flagship store in Hamilton. On hand for the opening were Gorham’s General Manager Andrew Mackay, Lionfish Taskforce member and Head of the Bermuda Lionfish Culling Program Corey Eddy, Head of BUEI Exhibits Russell de Moura, and Head of BUEI Marketing... Read more of this article
Fishermen Using Experimental Lionfish Traps
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is advising the public that several commercial fishermen will be using “experimental lionfish traps” this summer, and said boaters are asked to be careful to avoid these traps. Currently, traps are located east of St. David’s Head in approximately 25-28 fathoms [150-168ft] of water; however,... Read more of this article
155 Lionfish Entered In Bermuda Winter Derby
The 2016 Winter Lionfish Derby was held from January 1 through January 30, wrapping up with a party and award ceremony following reports of 176 lionfish and 155 entered into the derby. More than 30 people participated, representing a five times increase from participation in last year’s event. Most of the lionfish were caught along the south shore... Read more of this article
Photos: 2015 Groundswell Lionfish Tournament
The 2015 Groundswell Lionfish Tournament is being held today [July 18], and saw the invasive lionfish captured, recorded, and served for attending crowds. The 5th Annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament is taking place at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science and saw the tournament kicking off at sunup and boats heading in to the BIOS dock for the 3.00pm... Read more of this article
Lionfish Poem Contains ‘Precise & Vivid Imagery’
A poem called ‘Lionfish’ by Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has been featured on overseas blog ‘Three Worlds One Vision,’ with the piece saying that the lionfish “turns up everywhere just like a bad penny.” The poem’s reviewer says, “After hearing about the lionfish some years ago, I never gave it much... Read more of this article
Ministry Holding Lionfish Trapping Experiment
The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment are advising boaters that the Marine Resources Section of the Department of Environmental Protection is conducting lionfish trapping experiments this summer and are advising the public to be careful to avoid the traps. A spokesperson said, ”Currently, traps are located on the South Shore from Castle... Read more of this article
Groundswell Lionfish Tournament Set For July 18
The 2015 Groundswell Lionfish Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 18, following up on last year’s successful event that saw the invasive lionfish captured, recorded, and cooked for attending crowds. The 5th Annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament takes place at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science with the tournament kicking off at sunup... Read more of this article
Island’s Invasive Species In Spotlight This Week
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week [February 22nd to 28th] and, as such, the Department of Conservation Services has highlighted some of Bermuda’s most aggressive invasive species and suggested ways in which members of the public can assist the Department in their removal as they seek to ensure the prosperity of Bermuda’s endemic... Read more of this article
Regiment Volunteer Divers Take On Lionfish
A volunteer team of Regiment divers “declared war” on lionfish this past weekend. The six-strong team led by Captain Chris Gauntlett and Sergeant Major James Self, joined divers from Bermuda Ocean Explorers after reports of large amounts of the invasive species – which prey on Bermuda reef fish – close to shore in several areas. Capt.... Read more of this article
