The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently released new smart device app for reporting invasive lionfish in Florida. The agency unveiled the new Report Florida Lionfish app in May. The lionfish is an invasive species that is negatively impacting Florida’s reefs and wildlife.
The Report Florida Lionfish app includes educational information on lionfish and safe handling guidelines, as well as an easy-to-use data-reporting form so divers and anglers can share information about their sighting or harvest with the FWC.
App users also can take and share a photo of their catch. These photos may be used in future publications or social media efforts. All data will be available to the public and shared with other groups and agencies who collect this kind of information. Reports can also be submitted online at myfwc.com/Fishing.
The first 250 people who successfully complete the Report Florida Lionfish app reporting form will also receive a free, interactive and newly redesigned "Lionfish Control Team" T-shirt.
For more information about invasive lionfish in Florida, visit www.myfwc.com.
source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Friday, October 11, 2013
South Carolina Anglers Asked to Report Tiger Shrimp Catches
Recreational and commercial fishers are encouraged to report catches of Asian tiger shrimp in South Carolina to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at tigershrimp@dnr.sc.gov, if possible including a photograph of the animal(s). Reports should include as much of the following information as possible:
* Reporter name
* Collector name (if different from reporter name)
* Date of capture
* Method of capture (e.g., commercial trawl, cast net)Tiger shrimp
* Location of capture (as much detail as possible)
* Depth of capture
* Length of tiger shrimp
* Weight of tiger shrimp
* Male or female (if known)
The Asian tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) was first reported in South Carolina waters in 1988. Researchers with DNR continue to monitor the abundance and distribution of the species.
Researchers are also interested in receiving tiger shrimp specimens. Specimens less than 5 inches in length are of particular interest to the DNR.
If donated, tiger shrimp should be kept frozen until arrangements can be made for their collection for future analysis by DNR personnel. Donors are also welcome to deliver tiger shrimp live to the DNR Marine Resources Research Institute at Fort Johnson or the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton, SC, after making prior arrangements with DNR researchers by e-mail (tigershrimp@dnr.sc.gov) or phone (843) 953-9840.
source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
* Reporter name
* Collector name (if different from reporter name)
* Date of capture
* Method of capture (e.g., commercial trawl, cast net)Tiger shrimp
* Location of capture (as much detail as possible)
* Depth of capture
* Length of tiger shrimp
* Weight of tiger shrimp
* Male or female (if known)
The Asian tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) was first reported in South Carolina waters in 1988. Researchers with DNR continue to monitor the abundance and distribution of the species.
Researchers are also interested in receiving tiger shrimp specimens. Specimens less than 5 inches in length are of particular interest to the DNR.
If donated, tiger shrimp should be kept frozen until arrangements can be made for their collection for future analysis by DNR personnel. Donors are also welcome to deliver tiger shrimp live to the DNR Marine Resources Research Institute at Fort Johnson or the Waddell Mariculture Center in Bluffton, SC, after making prior arrangements with DNR researchers by e-mail (tigershrimp@dnr.sc.gov) or phone (843) 953-9840.
source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Monday, August 9, 2010
Nations Encourage Lionfish Tournaments
Lionfish are native to the western and central Pacific Ocean, but are considered to be an invasive species in the Atlantic Ocean where populations have been established from North Carolina to South America.
They were likely first released in Florida waters in the mid-1980s. Since then, the species has spread rapidly. Scientists and public officials are seriously concerned at the effect lionfish are having on reef ecosystems, since this predator is capable of rapid population growth and outcompeting native fish for food and territory.
“This study offers us the first target for fishing and other local control efforts such as lionfish derbies,” says Lad Akins, director of operations for the Reef Environmental and Education Foundation, an organization of divers and marine enthusiasts who are working to combat the lionfish problem.
The effort to fish down the species has already begun. Caribbean nations such as the Turks and Caicos Islands are encouraging widespread fishing for lionfish by instituting year-long tournaments with cash prizes for the most lionfish caught.
They were likely first released in Florida waters in the mid-1980s. Since then, the species has spread rapidly. Scientists and public officials are seriously concerned at the effect lionfish are having on reef ecosystems, since this predator is capable of rapid population growth and outcompeting native fish for food and territory.
“This study offers us the first target for fishing and other local control efforts such as lionfish derbies,” says Lad Akins, director of operations for the Reef Environmental and Education Foundation, an organization of divers and marine enthusiasts who are working to combat the lionfish problem.
The effort to fish down the species has already begun. Caribbean nations such as the Turks and Caicos Islands are encouraging widespread fishing for lionfish by instituting year-long tournaments with cash prizes for the most lionfish caught.
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