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    Still on the spear, the lionfish gazes back with a frown. Killing such beautiful creatures is often difficult, but necessary. by: kwall Views[273] Free diver dives down to spear a fish on a large coral head. Lionfish can be found in all types of depths and habitats, ranging from 5 feet to over 500 feet. by: kwall Views[877] Diver squeezes into a small cave in order to spear a group of lionfish. The fish often hide in deep recesses in the reef, making them difficult to catch. by: kwall Views[226] A large red grouper followed the divers the whole dive, begging for a handout of freshly speared lionfish. Lionfish often congregate in small groups, making them easier to find. by: kwall Views[312] National Park service divers penetrate a ship wreck looking for invasive lionfish. These fish pose a major threat to Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico waters as they outcompete local fish species and change the dynamics of the natural ecosystems. by: kwall Views[234]
     

    My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

    Monday, 7 Nov 2011 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I consider myself an active conservationist. I have a degree in Marine Biology, and my current job to SCUBA dive with the US National Park Service and remove an invasive species: Lionfish. These fish have been introduced into waters around the U.S. and ... Read more >
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