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Slowly stalking under a rock ledge, a lionfish emerges, opens its mouth, and shoots a paralyzing water rocket toward its unsuspecting prey. None the wiser, local fish are readily gobbled up by this stranger. While beautiful, lionfish have unfortunately made a scary impact on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. But how did these Indo-Pacific fish get here? And why are they a problem? We’ll answer these questions and more this week. Grab your masks and snorkels – the search for the lost lionfish is on! We’ll complete a lionfish dissection to analyze stomach contents and make beautiful jewelry from their fins. Get ready for “Lionfish Derby” and other games to understand the impact of marine invasives. And, of course, all of this investigating will call for lots of surfing breaks and fun on the beach.
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