Lionfish aren't native to the Caribbean, and they're a genuine problem — voracious predators with no natural population control here, actively displacing native reef fish. This specialty teaches you how to safely identify, track, and (where locally permitted) remove them as part of active reef conservation.
Lionfish carry venomous spines, so we start with safe handling and containment technique before anything else. From there, you'll learn tracking and survey methods used by conservation programs across the region — useful whether you're actively removing fish or just logging sightings.
Lionfish biology and identification, safe tracking and survey techniques, and proper handling and containment procedures to avoid their venomous spines.
Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent) required.
Knowledge development, two dives with tracking/containment equipment, and your Lionfish Hunter certification.
Ready to help protect the reef while learning something new? Let's dive.