In partnership with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Friends of Manatee Lagoon launched its newest exhibit on display at Manatee Lagoon. The Lionfish Exhibit aims to teach visitors about lionfish, a fascinating, nonnative, and invasive species in Florida’s waters.
Would you like to make a difference? Below are some of the ways you can help.
- Don’t release your pets. Releasing invasive species is prohibited in Florida and can permanently alter ecosystems.
- Report your sightings. Report a lionfish sighting or harvest to interested organizations and agencies. Find details at MyFWC.com/Lionfish.
- Consider participating in lionfish derbies and tournaments. Help reduce local lionfish populations by participating in these types of events in your area.
- Discover lionfish as seafood. Several Florida restaurants, seafood markets, and grocery stores serve or sell commercially harvested lionfish. Learn more at MyFWC.com/Lionfish.
