Welcome to 2018!

We've got exciting plans for the new year, including an upcoming PSA series on lionfish culling safety tips!

The four-part series will feature input from Field Reporters Roger Muller, Ron Holzman, Alex Fogg, board, Science Advisor Dr Steve Gittings, and new board member Allie ElHage.

You can help. Donate now to help us cover costs and make this PSA series a success.

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Lionfish University in the news

Stacy Frank spoke with Kevin Morales on Cayman 27 TV last week about Dr Gittings' trap research, and what might be causing the recent decline in lionfish numbers.

Joey Avary of Cayman 27 TV interviewed LFU's Jim Hart, Stacy Frank, and Steve Gittings on why lionfish are on the decline in the Cayman Islands.

Joey is meeting Jim, Stacy and Steve in Grand Cayman in February to talk about predation with Alison Candelmo of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute. Stay tuned for more news segments on the decline of the lionfish!

Stung by a lionfish: What not to do

Roger Muller is an experienced diver and lionfish hunter, but even he makes mistakes sometimes. He shares the story of his first venomous lionfish sting, and why it shouldn’t have happened.

Always wear the proper equipment, stay alert, and dive safe!

New Field Reporters

Our Field Reporters submit videos, photos, and stories about lionfish, and provide valuable information on how to combat the invasion. To become a field reporter, contact us!

Roger J Muller is an insurance agent who hunts lionfish in his spare time.

Susannah Snowden-Smith is a professional underwater photographer based in Grand Cayman.

Buck Beasley is a full-time resident and rabid Lionfish hunter in Roatan, Honduras.