Invasion ingestion

Lionfish are well established as an invader in the Western Atlantic, and the prognosis doesn't look good.  A new paper appearing in the journal Biological Invasions indicates that, to decrease populations, 27% of adults would have to be removed annually.  There is one bright spot, though, that could help stem the tide of the invasion.  Apparently, they taste great, with a flavor like that of grouper or snapper.  Hence, NOAA's "Eat Lionfish" campaign.

A couple of my students (one former, one current) have spent some time this summer catching lionfish.  Have to find out if they've tried them on the grill.