In October 2011, the lionfish was first sighted in St. Lucia waters. Subsequent to that in November 2011, the first lionfish was caught. Since then the Department of Fisheries has been working diligently with local stakeholders to control the spread in our waters. To date there have been over 200 confirmed lionfish sightings primarily on reefs, found mostly in the north and west of the island. Populations of the lionfish continues to increase.
Divers, resource users and locals alike are urged to be on the look out and report all sightings of the lionfish via the Ministry’s website and our Facebook page.
While the invasion of the lionfish will inevitably have negative results on our marine environment, and may change it forever, it is important that we all work together to mitigate the impact of such an invasive species on our local flora and fauna.
Divers, resource users and locals alike are urged to be on the look out and report all sightings of the lionfish via the Ministry’s website and our Facebook page.
While the invasion of the lionfish will inevitably have negative results on our marine environment, and may change it forever, it is important that we all work together to mitigate the impact of such an invasive species on our local flora and fauna.
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| First Lionfish sighted in St. Lucia at Honeymoon beach in October 2011 |
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| 22 Lionfish caught in a fish pot off the coast of Dennery in March 2013 |
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