The participants in the annual Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament — which some have called the world's largest — did just that, removing a total of 11,844 lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico.

This two-day outdoor festival is free, open to the public and will include conservation and art booths, live music, an interactive kid’s zone and the world’s largest lionfish tournament ...

In the span of a few years, lionfish spread from the coast of the US to the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. The invasive species is devastating ecosystems, eating everything in its path.

An invasive alien species has been introduced - the lionfish. The lionfish is a fearsome predator and it's taking over. This highly venomous fish was first found in Atlantic waters towards the end ...