Lionfish Public Service Announcement

Lionfish are an invasive species spreading throughout the Atlantic coast, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Their simple presence along with organized culling increases the likelihood of envenomation by recreational divers and fishermen. Watch the PSA for details on handling a lionfish sting. For further details visit www.dan.org and www.BeADiver.com.

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[TheMrLanes]

But they're cool aquarium fish!

[ralikdiver]

Have you ever seen a Lionfish Envenomation? It's a nasty wound and nothing like a bee sting.Add into it the chance of infection from the all the bacteria found on the spine.

[Skip Commagere]

Sure makes me want to go diving. What a dumb way to promote the sport. The sting of a Lion Fish seldom requires profesional medical intervention. Do you go to the doctor every time the bee stings? Give me a break DEMA.

Skip Commagere