Florida Sets Lionfish Removal Record With 36K Catches in 2026

Florida removed a record 36,187 invasive lionfish during its 2026 Lionfish Challenge, as 533 registered participants joined the annual effort to limit the predator’s impact on native marine life. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the results on Oct. 19, reporting more than 5,000 additional catches compared with the 2025 challenge. The […]

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