Lionfish
Lionfish
The predatory invasive lionfish negatively impacts its non-native environment, disrupting marine food webs as it preys in coral reef ecosystems on invertebrates and fish, including game fish juveniles, such as snappers and groupers.
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Non-native Marine Fishes: Tracking Distributions with the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database
WARC scientists work with local partners to verify and document sightings of non-native marine fishes.
Assessing Risk Communication in the Pet and Aquarium Trade: An Analysis of Outreach and Engagement Efforts
WARC researchers evaluated whether outreach campaigns targeting pet owners are effectively reaching their desired audiences, namely pet owners who might unintentionally or purposefully release their pet into the wild.
Lionfish Distribution, Geographic Spread, Biology, and Ecology
Many aspects of lionfish biology are studied at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center. As part of the U.S. Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database, the distribution of lionfish is tracked over time.