I was on a dive Saturday. We came across another diver from another dive boat that was pointing something out. We came over. It was a lionfish. Two divers from our group took out their knifes was going to risk getting stung in order to kill it. The other diver blocked them. It was as close to a underwater fight as you could get without someone getting killed. The diver succeeded in saving the lionfish from being killed. Once we were back on the boat they called over the radio. It turns out it was the dive master from The Wetter The Better that saved the lionfish. I have seen first hand the destruction they do. Lionfish can lay eggs every 55 days. We can not stop them but right now with the small number of them here in Florida everyone we kill will make a difference. If we wait until they have destroyed the ecosystem it will be to late. I feel the actions by that dive master is unacceptable. I will be calling and letting them know that the need to train their employees. I hope if you agree with me you will call or email to. Here is their website. Scuba Diving in the Palm Beach area - Walkers Dive Charters I personally will never spend my money with a company that is helping destroy our reefs.
If you are familiar with the area in West Palm it was on the inside edge of the reef next to the second communication cable south of the Trench. If anyone kills it I will pay a $20 reward to them.
If you are familiar with the area in West Palm it was on the inside edge of the reef next to the second communication cable south of the Trench. If anyone kills it I will pay a $20 reward to them.