Lionfish have been a problem in the waters of the Southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. This invasive species, which has no natural predators in these waters, is wreaking havoc on the reefs and marine ecosystem.
NSU’s expert Dr. Matthew Johnston from the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography has been studying invasive species, including the lionfish, for many years. He was featured in news stories about the issue, which you can find below:
- Washington Post (2/4/20)
- The New York Times (2/4/20)
- KATC – LA (2/4/20)
