Regional and intersectoral collaboration
Collaborative efforts among governments, reef-reliant industries, civil society and academia promote buy-in and enhance extraction resources. Defining roles, responsibilities and strategic priorities of all parties involved aids in increasing the effectiveness of lionfish control programmes.
Understanding the need to share resources and information.
Gaps and inconsistencies among policies, legislations and regulations governing marine resources in Caribbean countries were identified. Few countries have laws and regulations specifically dedicated to lionfish (or more broadly marine invasive alien species). Amending instruments to achieve greater legislative coherence nationally, and between countries and territories is important. Implementing legislative instruments typically requires time; regional organizations may be able to provide support.