FWC Hails Latest Lionfish Removal Effort As Great Success

Florida wildlife officials are their latest lionfish removal effort as a great success.

This past Mother’s Day also marked the second annual Lionfish Removal and Awareness Festival and Tournament in Pensacola. More than 7,000 people attended the event—more than doubling last year’s turnout.

But, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman Amanda Nalley says there were also events throughout the state—that allowed officials to break even more records.

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