Agitated sharks grapple over speared invasive lion fish
Agitated sharks grapple over speared invasive lion fish

Lionfish are an invasive species wreaking havoc on reefs and fish populations in the Atlantic Ocean since their accidental release by humans a few decades ago.

With no natural predators, these fish have bred and multiplied freely.

They have voracious appetites, devouring large quantities of smaller reef fish each day.

Conservation experts encourage scuba divers to spear the fish and remove them from the ocean to preserve the delicate balance on the reefs.

Another school of thought is that sharks, eels, groupers, and other predators should be taught to see the lionfish as a food source.