Creswell, L.

Morris, J.

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Invasive Lionfish: A Guide to Control and Management 
 
El Pez León Invasor: Guía para su Control y Manejo 
 
Poisson-lion Envahissantes : Un Guide pour le Contrôle et la Gestion 
 
JAMES MORRIS1* and LEROY CRESWELL2 
1NOAA, 101 Pivers Island Road, Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 USA. *james.morris@noaa.gov. 
2Florida Sea Grant, 2199 South Rock Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34945 USA. 
 
EXTENDED ABSTRACT 
The countries of the Wider Caribbean with their vibrant coral reefs are major tourist destinations bringing billions of 
dollars to the Caribbean annually.  The importance of reef resources is invaluable to local economies and cultures.  Invasive 
Alien Species (IAS) are considered one of the major threats to native species and habitats in the Caribbean. Recognizing the 
urgency of the lionfish invasion and the need to develop clear recommendations for local control, a special workshop was 
organized by an international team including the International Coral Reef Initiative, REEF, NOAA, and SPAW-RAC in 
August 2010 in Cancun, Mexico.  With 47 participants representing over 25 organizations from 20 countries and territories 
of the Wider Caribbean, this workshop identified many of the best strategies for addressing the lionfish invasion.   
The results of this workshop have been published — Invasive Lionfish: A Guide to Control and Management — Gulf 
and Caribbean Fisheries Institute Special Publication Series Number 1 (English) and Number 2 (Spanish).  The Guide 
includes: 
 Chapter One — The Lionfish Invasion: Past, Present, and Future — J. Morris 
 Chapter Two — Lionfish Research: Current Findings and Remaining Questions — J. Morris and S. Green  
 Chapter Three — Education and Outreach: Building Support and Expertise — J.L. Akins 
 Chapter Four — Control Strategies: Tools and Techniques for Local Control — J.L. Akins 
 Chapter Five — Monitoring: An Essential Action — S. Green 
 Chapter Six — Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Lionfish Management — D. St. A. Buddo 
 Chapter Seven — Resources, Partnerships, and Sustainable Funding  — R. Gómez Lozano 
 
The intent of this guide is to provide a reference for resource 
managers, policy makers, field workers, outreach coordinators, 
researchers, fishermen, and the general public who are actively 
engaged in learning about lionfish and developing local control 
strategies. The strategies recommended in the guide are based 
upon best available science and practice, which in time will change 
as new approaches and the effectiveness levels of existing 
approaches emerge.  Resource managers are encouraged to use the 
information provided to develop local management plans.  
We believe this guide will prove to be a crucial tool for 
managers and practitioners in the Wider Caribbean Region, and we 
hope it will help them better control the lionfish invasion and its 
impacts by providing practical solutions and recommendations.  
Invasive Lionfish: A Guide to Control and Management — 
English and Spanish versions are available an ebook and in PDF 
format at the GCFI website:  www.gcfi.org. 
 
Proceedings of the 65th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute                  November 5 – 9, 2012   Santa Marta, Colombia 


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