Lionfish infestation in Atlantic Ocean a growing epidemic
October 17, 2013
CNN News
Currently there is a problem concerning the amount of Lionfish living in the Atlantic ocean. They are not native to the Atlantic ocean but were introduced by humans who dumped their pets into the ocean. The problem being seen is that they have no known predators, reproduce at a fast rate and consume a large amount of fish.. Marine scientists are saying that "the Lionfish invasion is probably the worst environmental disaster the Atlantic ocean will ever face." In an effort to reduce the number of Lionfish people are being encouraged to hunt them and eat them.
In my opinion I think they are making an effort by encouraging people to hunt and eat the Lionfish but I think the focus should be on the female first as they are the one reproducing at such a high rate. If they could focus on curbing the population this would reduce threat to other species in the ocean. Also since the problem originated from humans not understanding the impact this fish would have in the ocean I think there could be better education around this issue. Pet stores and aquariums could assist in spreading the information about invasive species.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/18/tech/innovation/lionfish-infestation-atlantic-linendoll/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
CNN News
Currently there is a problem concerning the amount of Lionfish living in the Atlantic ocean. They are not native to the Atlantic ocean but were introduced by humans who dumped their pets into the ocean. The problem being seen is that they have no known predators, reproduce at a fast rate and consume a large amount of fish.. Marine scientists are saying that "the Lionfish invasion is probably the worst environmental disaster the Atlantic ocean will ever face." In an effort to reduce the number of Lionfish people are being encouraged to hunt them and eat them.
In my opinion I think they are making an effort by encouraging people to hunt and eat the Lionfish but I think the focus should be on the female first as they are the one reproducing at such a high rate. If they could focus on curbing the population this would reduce threat to other species in the ocean. Also since the problem originated from humans not understanding the impact this fish would have in the ocean I think there could be better education around this issue. Pet stores and aquariums could assist in spreading the information about invasive species.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/18/tech/innovation/lionfish-infestation-atlantic-linendoll/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
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