Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Invasive species can wreak havoc on an ecosystem, upsetting the delicate balance by competing for resources and running rampant ...

It turns out invasive lionfish aren't only delicious but can also earn people big cash prizes for catching them in state tournaments. That's the idea behind the Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament ...

Two Duval County men claimed top prizes in Florida’s 2024 FWC Lionfish Challenge, which saw record participation and removal of the invasive species. Photo from the Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2025 / Live Wildly has joined the Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament as a sponsor to help stop dangerous invasive lionfish from destroying Florida's ...

Palm Beach resident Paul Carlson was named Florida’s Lionfish King after catching 1,542 lionfish in the FWC Lionfish Challenge. This is the 10th year for the Lionfish Challenge, which is put on the ...

LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Photis Gaitanos’ rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with ...

Lionfish are beautiful. They’re also taking over Florida waters. These nonnative, invasive fish are aggressive and prey on native saltwater species. They also compete for food with some of our local ...

Emerald Coast Open - the largest lionfish tournament in the world - encourages restaurants and their customers to discover the joy of eating lionfish "Florida's unique marine areas are not just ...