Experimental results on density dependent recruitment and immigration in invasive red lionfish sampled at Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas in 2011

<p>This field experiment was conducted on artificial patch reefs to test for&nbsp;presence&nbsp;of density dependence in invasive red lionfish recruitment, immigration, loss, and growth (in mass and length). &nbsp;The experiment used 10 reefs which were manipulated so that 4 reefs had 0 lionfish on them (controls), and 6 each had a unique density of lionfish. &nbsp;Each week, the number of lionfish on each reef was recorded, and new lionfish recruits and immigrants were removed. &nbsp;Every two weeks, lionfish growth in length was re-measured. &nbsp;At the end of the experiment (6 weeks), lionfish growth in mass was re-measured.&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Related Manuscript: Benkwitt, C.E. (2013) and Benkwitt, C.E. (2015)</strong></span></p>