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Monthly Archives: July 2013

Foto & Fact of the Day: July 7

July 7, 2013by thelionfishproject Leave a comment

  Did you know…lionfish can live longer than 15 years! They can also grow to be larger than 47 cm (about 20 in). The largest lionfish speared at last months […]

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Foto & Fact of the Day: July 6

July 7, 2013by thelionfishproject Leave a comment

  Did you know…Lionfish have been seen from 1 to 1000 ft below the ocean surface. They seem to prefer structure in their habitat for protection.

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Detour: Heart of the Everglades

July 4, 2013by thelionfishproject 1 Comment

In addition to posts about lionfish, I’m including some regarding my experience in the Florida Keys. Here is a photo gallery of the Everglades National Park. Enjoy! In the classic […]

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The Hunt for Invasive Lionfish Begins

July 4, 2013by thelionfishproject Leave a comment

This week I officially wrote my first post as a Grantee on the National Geographic Explorers Journal blog! It was absolutely thrilling- seeing my name and photos on the site was […]

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Foto & Fact of the Day: July 2

July 3, 2013by thelionfishproject Leave a comment

  Did you know…according to the National Invasive Species Council (NISC), it is estimated that 42% of the species listed under the Endangered Species Act are at risk primarily due to […]

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Do Lionfish have an Obesity Problem?

July 2, 2013by thelionfishproject Leave a comment

Read the original post at SmithsonianMag.com   In waters stretching from the U.S. East Coast into the Caribbean and Venezuela, the venomous, aggressive lionfish takes the prize for most destructive invader. […]

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Foto & Fact of the Day: July 1

July 2, 2013by thelionfishproject Leave a comment

  Did you know…Lionfish are part of the Scorpaenidae family, which includes some of the most venomous species in the world. The dorsal, ventral, and anal spines of a lionfish […]

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My name is Erin Spencer and I'm on a mission to track local response to invasive lionfish in the Florida Keys.

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