A removal project aims to reduce numbers of the unwelcome arrival that has quickly become prevalentNon-native lionfish have become increasingly common in parts of the Mediterranean in recent years, threatening local ecosystems and posing a hazard to humans through their venomous spines.Marine biologist Prof Jason Hall-Spencer first saw a lionfish off the coast of Cyprus in 2016. It was just an individual, but the species - which produce about 2 million eggs each year and lack natural predators in their new environment - have quickly become prevalent. "In some places, I've seen 40 on one dive," said Hall-Spencer, from the University of Plymouth. Continue reading...
'I've seen 40 on one dive': invasive lionfish threatens ecosystems in Med
22. červenece 2021 15:45
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/22/lionfish-threatens-ecosystems-in-the-med
Zdroj: The Guardian