In the span of a few years, lionfish spread from the coast of the US to the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. The invasive species is devastating ecosystems, eating everything in its path.

In the Gulf of Mexico, the invasive lionfish has been a big problem — but it also recently gave spearfishing enthusiasts ... according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Importing a hunting spear from the U.S. cost $70 ... During their last competition in October 2024, 21 divers caught 140 lionfish. The fish are usually donated to a local chef who removes the ...

The lionfish is a fearsome predator and it's taking over. This highly venomous fish was first found in Atlantic waters towards the end of the last century. It is a coral reef dwelling species ...

showcases the savoury potential of lionfish meat. The species, which is invasive in the Atlantic, feeds on more than 70 types of fish and crustaceans but has no natural predators to keep its ...