I still get a lot of questions from divers why invasive lionfish are a problem.

I still get a lot of questions from divers why invasive lionfish are a problem.

This is serious stuff and it REALLY DOES affect us all, regardless of how far away you live from the Western Atlantic Basin. This is NOT a diving issue, this is a world issue and involves food security for 100's of millions of people.

Please read the article and pass it on to your friends if you are so inclined.

Thanks! 

-Scott

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Why are Lionfish a Problem?

Lionfish are a problem because they are destroying native marine fisheries that are ecologically, commercially, traditionally and recreationally necessary.

Over 42 million people directly rely on the reefs in the Caribbean Sea and Latin America for their livelihood. Diving alone is a $2.1 billion dollar economy in the Caribbean.

What happens when the reef dies due to the additional pressures caused by invasive lionfish?

Yes, non-native lionfish are bad.

#lionfish   #invasivespecies   #scubadiving  
http://bit.ly/1cUKEon

7 Interesting (and Shocking) Facts You Might Not Know About Lionfish

7 Interesting (and Shocking) Facts You Might Not Know About Lionfish

How deep do you think a lionfish can live? (Waaaay deeper than you might think.)

Are lionfish dying of OBESITY?

How long would it take to starve a lionfish to death?

Can Lionfish really live in freshwater???

Why are they called lionfish and what does Pterois mean?

The invasive lionfish facts and more! 

#tfl   #lionfish   #factoftheday   #fish  
http://lionfish.co/7-interesting-facts-about-the-invasive-lionfish-you-might-not-know/

Invasive Lionfish Questions

Invasive Lionfish Questions

Do you see the invasive lionfish issue as a serious threat to our ocean's health in the Western Hemishpere?

What questions do you have about lionfish in the Western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean?

#lionfish   #oceanconservation   #scubadiving  

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lionfish

Do you have questions about lionfish like "Why are lionfish bad?" or Where are lionfish from originally? We've answered the questions we seem to get most of the time including, "Can you eat lionfish?" "Are lionfish poisonous?" "How did lionfish get here" and how to handle lionfish stings.

Do you have additional questions? Don't be shy to ask... just leave them in the comments below and we'll do our best to answer them!

#lionfish   #invasivespecies   #faq  
http://lionfish.co/lionfish-faq/

Constitutional Playing Cards

Constitutional Playing Cards 

America has it's OWN deck of playing cards! My wife found these at a homeschooling convention and I LOVE them! They are truly bad ass. U.S. Patriots should be playing with these cards!

Check out the short video in which the concept is perfectly explained at:

Constitution Cards

More information at http://constitutioncards.com

#tfl   #patriotism   #games   #constitution  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5x93GTzGDw

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The Secret to a Happy Life

The Secret to a Happy Life

"Just eat bacon and be nice to people."

Elegant in its simplicity and perfection.

#tfl   #secretoflife   #behappy