I just confirmed a sighting off of Bastimentos Island in Bocas del Toro, Panama. one of my divemasters described a fish he had never seen before and it sounded a lot like a lionfish. I went to the site this morning and there it was, a juvenile about 2-3 inches. Unfortunately I was unable to catch/kill it, but i will definitely be taking it out next time I dive that site.
I was unaware that these critters had made it this far south in the Caribbean. Is there anyone out there collecting data on distribution so I can report the sighting?
I was unaware that these critters had made it this far south in the Caribbean. Is there anyone out there collecting data on distribution so I can report the sighting?
Last edited: