Lionfish are a venomous fish and invasive species to Florida and other southern and eastern states. They reproduce in huge numbers and they are wreaking havoc on smaller reef fish they prey on and predator fish they displace. They have upset the delicate balance of fish in the reef because this fish is not native […]
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Stonefish are closely related to the scorpionfish, also known as the lionfish here in Florida. Stonefish are capable of injecting strong venom through their short venomous barbs which can cause medical emergency and even death within a couple hours of envenomation. In 2010 a Japanese diving instructor died within 2 hours after stepping on one […]
