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WHAT: The current most-effective way to remove lionfish is by divers using spearfishing equipment.
WHERE: Although lionfish can be found in a variety of habitats, they are most commonly spotted on high relief structure in offshore waters. The state of Florida keeps data on all public reef sites located around the state. This map will show you information including depth, structure type, condition, and exact coordinates for every public reef around the state.
HOW: Lionfish are easily harvested using a polespear and a containment device. A pole spear is a very simple spearing device that consists of a short pole shaft (usually made of aluminum or fiberglass), a removable multi-prong spear tip, and a rubber band. A containment device is necessary for preventing a lionfish sting and for storing lionfish during a dive.