Saving the planet by eating one venomous lionfish at a time

Saving the planet by eating one venomous lionfish at a time

By Angeli Gabriel

Source: Fox News

3/19/2023

Credit: Benjamin Lowy/Getty Images

For decades, lionfish have been wreaking havoc along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts by preying on native species.

To help fight the onslaught of lionfish, the predator has been turned into the prey, as humans are consuming lionfish to help reduce their numbers.

What is a lionfish?

Lionfish are a venomous, predatory species that usually grow to about 12 to 15 inches in length, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Red lionfish

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