Diving in St. Vincent in the Caribbean (2023)

Dive site visited: Orca Point, Orca II, The Steps, The Garden
In this video, you can see a diver hunting for lionfish. This is because in the western Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, lionfish are non-native invaders with no natural predators. Studies have shown that within 5 weeks, a lionfish can decimate populations of small fish, juveniles, baby lobsters, shrimp, and more by 80%. They consume everything, wreaking havoc on their ecosystems and reefs. Local divers hunt lionfish to protect the environment.