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Photo by Ken Marks
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~ Come explore the
world of the invasive lionfish ~
WHAT: Lionfish Sci-Café at
Tamara’s Tapas Bar
WHEN: Thursday, April 21 - 6:00
pm - 9:00 pm
WHERE: Tamara’s Tapas Bar - 71
Market Street - Apalachicola, FL 32320
HOW: This event is free and
registration is not required. For more information, contact Emily Jackson at
Emily.A.Jackson@dep.state.fl.us or call (850) 670-7743
Come explore the world of the invasive lionfish on Thursday April
21, from 6:00-9:00pm at Tamara’s Tapas Bar in Apalachicola. Join scientists,
charter captains, divers, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Lionfish Outreach
Coordinator and staff from the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
to learn the latest on this invasive fish. Native to the South Pacific and
Indian Oceans the lionfish, Pterois volitans, now inhabits much of
the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico. Lionfish are a predatory reef
fish that are reproducing at an alarming rate. They eat native fish, which can
reduce native populations and have negative effects on our environment.
Nonnative Lionfish have invaded Florida waters, posing a significant threat to
our native wildlife and habitat. You are Florida’s primary means of control. Be
the predator and remove lionfish from Florida waters whenever you can.
Participants will have the opportunity to speak to experts on
lionfish biology and hear from those on the frontline of the fight against
these invasive fish. While listening, participants will have a chance to taste
deliciously prepared lionfish and purchase from a menu of lionfish dishes.
There will be demonstrations on how to catch lionfish, plus cleaning and
handling the fish. Interested in learning how to catch lionfish? Area dive
instructors will be on hand with information on dive certification.
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