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Photos/Video: Groundswell Lionfish Tournament
[Updated with videos] The 2013 Groundswell Lionfish Tournament was held today [July 20] at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] with members of the public being invited to help eradicate the invasive pest by joining in by “Eating ‘Em to Beat ‘Em.” Environment Minister Sylvan Richards holding a lionfish: The tournament kicked... Read more of this article
Science Daily: Fishing Lionfish Only Solution
As the ongoing invasion of mass amounts of lionfish in Caribbean and Bermuda waters continues to take its toll on reef life, scientists are working overtime in order to identify a solution that would see populations of the invasive fish reduced to a manageable number in the area. Despite all of the research being done, indications are the only solution... Read more of this article
Groundswell Lionfish Tournament On July 20
The 2013 Groundswell Lionfish Tournament will take place on Saturday [July 20] at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. The tournament starts at sunrise and boats must be at the BIOS dock for the 3.00pm weigh-in. There is a $25 entry fee to take part in the tournament and registration is available on the www.reefspect.com website where the application... Read more of this article
Lionfish Culling Permit Courses Now Available
All scuba divers, snorkelers, and free divers are now able to obtain a permit to spear lionfish anywhere on the Bermuda platform. As part of the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force Control Plan, Ocean Support Foundation, in support of the Department of Environmental Protection, is offering Lionfish Culling Permit Courses. The course, which costs $20, lasts... Read more of this article
$265,000 Grant For Bermuda Lionfish Task Force
[Updated with video] The Darwin Plus fund of the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has allocated approximately $265,000 to the Bermuda Lionfish Task Force, Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards said today [May 30]. “The Darwin Plus fund is an important part of the UK Government’s network of support for conserving... Read more of this article
New BUEI Lionfish Exhibition, June Lecture
Scientists, researchers and environmentalists have created a new lionfish exhibit at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] which opens today [May 15] highlighting the impact of the invasive species on the island’s marine ecosystem. Corey Eddy, a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, helped to coordinate... Read more of this article
Seminar With Top Lionfish Researchers
The Ocean Support Foundation and its partner organizations are hosting a two-day workshop on Tuesday October 9th and Wednesday October 10th at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo for key stakeholders as well as an evening presentation that will be open to the public on Wednesday October 10th at 7pm, also at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo. The... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Lionfish Tournament A Success
The Annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament was held today [July 21] at BIOS with members of the public being invited to help eradicate this invasive pest by joining in by Eating ‘Em to Beat ‘Em. The tournament started at sunrise and the weigh in and prize giving kicked off at 3.00pm at BIOS in Ferry Reach. When Bernews visited, a total of 31 lionfish... Read more of this article
Groundswell’s Lionfish Tournament On Saturday
The Annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament will be held on Saturday [July 21] at BIOS and the public is being invited to help eradicate this invasive pest by joining in by Eating ‘Em to Beat ‘Em. The tournament starts at sunrise and the weigh in and prize giving will be at 3.00pm at BIOS in Ferry Reach. Cocktails and entertainment will follow... Read more of this article
Lionfish Threat Highlighted At Regional Forum
The threat posed by the invasive lionfish to marine resources in Bermuda and the West Indies was a topic of discussion at the recently concluded Caribbean Fisheries Forum. The three-day meeting — which was held in Nassau — drew delegates from throughout the Caribbean as well as fisheries experts from Bermuda. Wrapping up on March 28, the... Read more of this article
BIOS Highlights Lionfish Threat
Lionfish, oh my! When more than 1,100 Bermudian primary school children took part in the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] Explorer programme at the East End research facility in the spring of 2011, two colourful lionfish, Simba and Nala, were among the stars of the show. But the lionfish were being displayed to teach the youngsters an important... Read more of this article
Groundswell Lionfish Tournament Postponed
With the local marine forecast calling for increased swell activity and strong winds for the weekend ahead, Groundswell, the charitable body behind this year’s lionfish tournament has been forced to postpone the event. Speaking yesterday, Groundswell president Matthew Strong said, “Whilst weather may prevent our attempts to be on the reef culling... Read more of this article
