Lionfish

[Tomoko Schum]

In case you have not heard about or seen the article about lionfish invasion into the Atlantic coast:

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/stories/lionfish/lion05_stop.html

Tomoko

 

[Mariner]

I'd really rather not have to worry about stepping on a lionfish while snorkeling in the gulf. I'm thinking about adding lionfish to my list of living things that humans have brought into my surroundings that I don't like.
Here's my list:
Ladybugs
Kudzu
English sparrows (rats with wings)
Japanese beetles
West Nile Virus

FWIW,
Mariner

 

[stolaas]

Wow I'm surprised they can handle the temp change in the winter months. At least they are not up top