In the span of a few years, lionfish spread from the coast of the US to the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. The invasive species is devastating ecosystems, eating everything in its path.

The latest effort starts Friday (May 24) with the annual Lionfish Challenge. What to know about the 2024 Florida Lionfish Challenge According to the FWC website, the Lionfish Challenge is a free ...

He also owns Johnnie Brown’s. Lionfish, a San Diego-born eatery specializing in grass-fed meats, wild catches and lionfish dishes, debuted in September 2020, after pandemic shutdowns sidelined ...

Attendees, who totalled almost 1,000 last year, can sample a variety of lionfish chowder for the first two hours, with a panel of judges and the general public then voting on the best dish.