Why Must We Hunt Lionfish?
Roger J. Muller, Jr. is spreading the word about how lionfish are destroying the underwater marine world. Lionfish are eating all the small tropical fish, small shrimp and lobsters. If we do not educate others to the problem, no one will know about it and care. By lionfish hunting, scuba diving and snorkeling, we take photos of the lionfish and write lionfish articles that will help people understand that they do not belong in the Atlantic and Caribbean Oceans. As a scuba diver, I decided seven years ago to take up the plight of killing as many lionfish as possible to cut their numbers down.
Why Must We Hunt Lionfish?
Roger J. Muller, Jr. is spreading the word about how lionfish are destroying the underwater marine world. Lionfish are eating all the small tropical fish, small shrimp and lobsters. If we do not educate others to the problem, no one will know about it and care. By lionfish hunting, scuba diving and snorkeling, we take photos of the lionfish and write lionfish articles that will help people understand that they do not belong in the Atlantic and Caribbean Oceans. As a scuba diver, I decided seven years ago to take up the plight of killing as many lionfish as possible to cut their numbers down.
Recent Lionfish Articles and Videos
Lionfish Culling Safety Tips: Part 3 Handling
This is our second in a series of 4 Lionfish Culling Safety Tip videos. This one is on how to safely handle the invasive venomous lionfish.
Best of Lionfish Spearing 2019
A bunch of cuts from 2019 - a great year for lionfish spearing!
Aruba Lionfish Initiative & What They Are Doing
An interview with Ed Egan and Abigail Vrolijk who run Aruba Lionfish Initiative. Learn what ALFI is doing to help with the Lionfish underwater issues and future projects.
Year End Review for Lionfish University
A year-end lionfish report on the dive shopkeepers I’ve interviewed, as well as the locations I have lionfish hunted and educated about the lionfish invasion in 2019.
Tons of Pensacola Lionfish Being Removed by Divers
Roger J. Muller reporting for Lionfish University, on a lionfish hunting spree at Pensacola, Florida.
Roger J. Muller, Jr. Dives for Predatory Lionfish
Insurance agent Roger J. Muller, Jr. leads a robust lifestyle overseeing his Hoboken-based company, Muller Insurance, and in his spare time, ...
Lionfish Safety Tips: Part 1
Lionfish University shares information and resources relating to the infestation of this invasive species. Their goal is to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining these fragile ecosystems in the global community.
Destin Emerald Coast Lionfish Tournament
On the weekend of May 17th, I attended the Emerald Coast Lionfish Tournament in Destin, Florida. Read about the great Lionfish educators and hunters I met.
Lionfish Eliminators Kill 275 in One Day – Pensacola Florida
On May 2nd 2017, Roger J. Muller, Jr., World Lionfish Hunter, dove with Captain Andy Ross of Niuhi Dive Charters in Pensacola, Florida.
The Purse Trap for Lionfish Catching aka “Gittings Gobbler”
Dr. Gittings’ Purse Trap, known to some divers as Gittings Gobbler, is an inexpensive trap to remove lionfish from areas divers can’t reach.
How to Clean Lionfish
Here in Westmoreland, Jamaica, I show Kelsey and Chris Sun how to properly clean the small venomous Lionfish. I actually made a mistake missing some of the small anal venomous spines.
Preparing & Cooking Lionfish Ceviche
Ritz Carlton Head Chef Carlos Sierra and Sous Chef Juan, demonstrate how to prepare Lionfish Ceviche.
Lionfish News
Emerald Coast Open
“A lot of folks put in a lot of work to make this event happen. While it’s unfortunate we have to cancel this year, we will be back bigger and better in 2021. We hope to see everyone at next year’s tournament, which is scheduled for May 14-16, 2021,” said Alex Fogg, Coastal Resource Manager for Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
REEF’s 2020 Fort Lauderdale Lionfish Derby
Fort Lauderale Derby POSTPONED until a later date still TBD
REEF’s 2020 Upper Keys Lionfish Derby and Festival (Socially Distant)
September 10-13, 2020 – REEF’s 11th Annual Upper Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival
Lionfish News
Emerald Coast Open
“A lot of folks put in a lot of work to make this event happen. While it’s unfortunate we have to cancel this year, we will be back bigger and better in 2021. We hope to see everyone at next year’s tournament, which is scheduled for May 14-16, 2021,” said Alex Fogg, Coastal Resource Manager for Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
REEF’s 2020 Fort Lauderdale Lionfish Derby
Fort Lauderale Derby POSTPONED until a later date still TBD
REEF’s 2020 Upper Keys Lionfish Derby and Festival (Socially Distant)
September 10-13, 2020 – REEF’s 11th Annual Upper Keys Lionfish Derby & Festival
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