Control of lionfish populations
Lionfish management requires the involvement of all affected parties, coupled with tailored strategies to reflect ecological, cultural and social differences within the region. Legal policies regulate the aquarium trade of lionfish, as well as conditions and gear for lionfish removal.
Committment to cooperate and share knowledge and experiences.
Strategies and tools for control differ depending on local variables and the spatial scale at which control is enacted. Sharing knowledge on removal tools and techniques can ensure the use of best practices in the Region. Partnerships with reef-reliant industries such as the fishery and tourism sector enhance resources available for removal.