Captions provided by CCTubes – Captioning the Internet! The lionfish is invading Florida’s coastal waters, harming native wildlife and habitat. This non-native species has venomous spines, lacks natural predators, and is able to reproduce quickly, which allows it to dominate other fish species that compete for resources. Divers are helping researchers catch the fish to learn more about its biology and develop ways to control the population.
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Click here to read more about how the invasive lionfish are damaging Florida’s coastal waters: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/150723-lionfish-invasive-species-destructive-fish-cannibalism-florida/
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