Invasive Lionfish: A Guide To Control And Management El pez leon invasor: guia para su control y manejo

Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are considered one of the major threats to native species and habitatsin the Caribbean. Recognizing the urgency of the lionfish invasion and the need todevelop clear recommendations for local control, a special workshop was organizedby an international team, including the International Coral Reef Initiative, REEF,NOAA, and SPAW-RAC, and it took place in August 2010 in Cancun, Mexico. With 47participants representing over 25 organizations from 20 countries and territories ofthe Wider Caribbean, the ICRI Regional Lionfish Workshop identified many of thebest strategies for addressing the lionfish invasion.The intent of this publication, Invasive Lionfish: A Guide to Control and Management,is to provide a reference for resource managers, policy makers, field workers,outreach coordinators, researchers, fishers, divers, and the general public — whoare actively engaged in learning about lionfish and developing local control strategies.The strategies recommended herein are based upon best available scienceand practice, which in time will change as new approaches and the effectivenesslevels of existing approaches emerge. Resource managers are encouraged to usethe information in this guide to develop local management plans.