Clearing Reefs of Lionfish
Clearing Reefs of Lionfish
Freedom Boat Club provided the transportatiaon, and (L to R) Chase Russel, Scott Christenson, and Bruce Bernard provided the expertise when the trio visited 10 artificial reefs off of the coast of Orange Beach and removed more than 70 invasive lionfish. Native to coral reefs in the tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. This species threatens the well-being of Gulf of Mexico coral reefs and other marine ecosystems.