LionFish Xperience Shore Dive Location House Rif

The invasive red Lionfish (Pterois Volitans) are native to the Indo-Pacific region but have been spreading across the Caribbean since their introduction to the waters of Southeast Florida in the early 1990s. Lionfish were first sighted in Curacao in 2009 and have spread around the island in no time. Their poisonous spikes mean that they have few predators which means that they are able to thrive here virtually undisturbed. Females Lionfish release a pair of mucus coated clusters of eggs approximately every 30 days. On average, these clusters contain between 2,000 and 15,000 eggs, although this number can be as high as 30,000 eggs. Lionfish now appear on the menu of local restaurants. Despite their poisonous spikes they are not only edible but taste great especially prepared the local way with baked banana (bokoba), pika (spicy pickled onions) and tomato salsa. Spearfishing is the main approach to control local numbers. and lionfish. This dive trip is part of an environmental project to remove the invasive Lionfish from Curacao waters. By participating and joining this dive trip you will be doing your part as a scuba diver to help protect our coral reefs. Highlights of this Xperience: PADI speciality Lionfish hunt dive courseEach team is lead by a Divemaster licensed to spear and remove LionfishLearn spearfishing techniques. Help find and spot and remove Lionfish hiding on the reefs2-Tank afternoon boat dive to remote dive sitesDo your part to help theenvironmentExcellent team or group activity After thedive we check out our catch and will describe the best way to clean them. You could even bring you own lionfish home, or you could enjoy your catch of the day at the Karakter Restaurant.