Monthly Archives: October 2011

Shore diving (10-4-11) expected conditions

Posted on October 7, 2011 by daniellesdives

Do you ever feel like the God’s – especially Poseidon – are against you? I am beginning to think that is the case. Vero Beach shore diving conditions continue to be abysmal unless you are into 5-6″ viz. Waters have … Continue reading →

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Time to kill a Lionfish – what do I need?

Posted on October 2, 2011 by daniellesdives

As of today you may harvest a lionfish if you are in possession of a valid saltwater fishing license. The NOAA has called them an invasive species so there is not limit. The term harvest means the ‘reduction of a … Continue reading →

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Lionfish recipes

Posted on October 2, 2011 by daniellesdives

Ok, I have a few loves in life. Obviously diving, but I also love to cook and drink. I love the experience and enjoy a glass of wine and a 3 or 4 course meal. Check back often as I … Continue reading →

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Lionfish Characteristics

Posted on October 1, 2011 by daniellesdives

Basic Facts – Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Scorpaeniformes Family: Scorpaenidae Genus: Pterois The Lionfish is an Indo-Pacific fish with venomous spikes that grow all over it. They are very eye-catching fish with an exotic, other world appearance … Continue reading →

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What would you do if you spot a lionfish?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by daniellesdives

HmmM??? I see only four options. 1. Kill it 2. Leave it alone and do nothing 3. Report it to Dan or NOAA. 4. Bag it and sell it or put it in a tank. I am not sure whether … Continue reading →

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Lionfish – should we kill them?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by daniellesdives

As I sit here, yes working but it is very slow in the mall, I am really wanting to do a dive over the next two days. As I started hitting my sources to get reports and swell updates(which aren’t … Continue reading →

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