Voracious and Invasive Lionfish Are Tearing Through Florida's Coral Reefs

The lionfish, first imported through the aquarium trade, are a hungry, long-lasting, and extremely fertile invasive species in Atlantic reefs.

By bioGraphic
Nov 5, 2019 12:00 AMNov 19, 2019 4:22 PM
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A young lionfish photographed during a dive in Palm Beach, Florida. (Credit: Steven Kovacs)

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Descending into pitch-black open ocean under the cover of inky skies can unnerve even experienced divers, but for underwater photographer Steven Kovacs, it’s a surprisingly addictive activity. “It’s like a treasure hunt. You never know what amazing creature will drift by or come up from the depths.”

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