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[release]MARATHON, Florida -- Lionfish are invading, says a new Public Service Announcement released today by The Shifting Baselines Ocean Media Campaign – and there's something we can do about it – eat them.
Though comedic in nature, the new Lionfish PSA addresses a serious and growing problem. "These non-native fish are undergoing a population explosion, they are voracious predators, reproduce quickly, and threaten commercially important species, such as snapper and groupers. They have the potential to eat their way through and dramatically alter the ecosystem," said Dr. Steven Miller, Executive Producer of the PSA and a Research Professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
The Lionfish PSA presents a humorous vision of the future – a Caribbean restaurant in which the only fish left to serve are lionfish. The actors are from the world famous Groundlings Improv Comedy Theater. Their performance is capped off by veteran Disney animator Tom Sito who created an iconic lionfish cartoon for the project.
Lionfish are naturally found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, but they began showing up in the Atlantic in the early 1990s and have now spread as far north as North Carolina as well as throughout the Caribbean and Florida, and were recently spotted in the Gulf of Mexico. In these waters they have no natural predators. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and environmental groups like REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation) have launched EAT LIONFISH campaigns. Lad Akins, of REEF, adds, "We know that in places where people actively remove lionfish that populations are significantly reduced. Developing the food-fishery has the potential to really help coral reefs and other marine habitats infested by the fish. And the fish taste really great, the meat is light, a real delicacy."
This fun PSA highlights the need to actively fish and eat lionfish – in this case it is the environmentally friendly and politically correct thing to do. The message is, if you see a lionfish off Florida, in the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico, help to thwart the invasion and dine with gusto.
To view and download the PSA and to learn more about the lionfish invasion, visit the lionfish PSA website at [url]www.deathtolionfish.org[/url].[/release]
So be sure to slaughter all lionfish you come across. For the well being of American coasts and reefs.
Don't worry BP saves the day
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doing all i can
Lionfish must die!
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Great, another war started by obama.
Let's get Japanese on these motherfuckers.
[editline]24th October 2010[/editline]
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God damn! I hate you :saddowns:
You mean lionseakittens
Vegetarians are killing the Ecosystem!!!!
I think lionfish are beautiful.
That said, they gotta go. (& I'm a vegetarian.)
"It's time again."
An old fisherman sits back cozy in his chair, watching television. His eyes glint with the need to kill, the lust for blood.
"MARTHA! Fetch me my harpoon-gun."
Martha quickly hands him his triple barreled harpoon-gun, he smiles a wicked smile. It was his time again.
"THIS...IS FOR AMERICA!"
He sets off into the fray for the first meaningful war that America ever had.
[QUOTE=PunchedInFac;25619220]"It's time again."
An old fisherman sits back cozy in his chair, watching television. His eyes glint with the need to kill, the lust for blood.
"MARTHA! Fetch me my harpoon-gun."
Martha quickly hands him his triple barreled harpoon-gun, he smiles a wicked smile. It was his time again.
"THIS...IS FOR AMERICA!"
He sets off into the fray for the first meaningful war that America ever had.[/QUOTE]
Never to return.
Can't wait to eat some Lionfish.
[QUOTE=Cl0cK;25619329]Can't wait to eat some Lionfish.[/QUOTE]
MmmmMMMM. Poisonous spines ahoy.
Seriously, how could this possibly go wrong?
[QUOTE=OvB;25619291]Never to return.[/QUOTE]
He returns. only 10 years into the future with the pelt of the leopard shark.
[sp]And his dick in steve zissou[/sp]
I wonder what lionfish would taste like? Hope it tastes well battered and served with chips.
[QUOTE=Dr. Punchgroin;25619406]MmmmMMMM. Poisonous spines ahoy.
Seriously, how could this possibly go wrong?[/QUOTE]
I'm pretty sure it will be fine if you remove the spines.
Reminds me of Sculpin.
Now this is one pussy you don't want to be near.
Um how do people capture them etc when they are deadly poisonous?
[QUOTE=Occlusion;25623048]Um how do people capture them etc when they are deadly poisonous?[/QUOTE]
Ever heard of equipment? They use guns and such to kill/capture them.
[QUOTE=Occlusion;25623048]Um how do people capture them etc when they are deadly poisonous?[/QUOTE]
They're rarely fatal. Though they can give you a hell of a time. Depending on the size, it can be anything from a numb/tingly arm, to throwing up constantly, excruciating bodily pain. There's a special way to hold them where you slide your hand over the face, pushing down all the spines so they can't stick you. Kinda like holding a catfish.
looks tasty
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i can't wait to have some lionfish meat :buddy: (Floridian here)
well how does it taste is the real question
Well... I was looking at [URL="http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/334018-lionfish-eradication-recipes-killing-techniques-chat-part-iv-3.html"] this awesome thread, [/URL] and thought I put out some recipes from it!
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Ingredients -[/B]
3 pounds of Lionfish Steak
1/3 cup White Vinegar
1/2 cup Soy Sauce
4 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Limes, juiced
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 White Onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Lime, juiced
2 large Tomatoes, chopped
2 Jalapeno Peppers, chopped
1 White Onion, quartered
4 cloves Garlic, peeled
4 Dried New Mexico Chile Pods
1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 (32 ounce) package Corn Tortillas
2 cups grated Cotija Cheese (optional)
2 Limes, cut into wedges
[B]Preparation:[/B]
Lay the Lionfish steak in a large glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, juice of two limes, and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then pour over the Lionfish steak in the dish. Turn over once to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.
In a small bowl, stir together 1 chopped white onion, cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Set aside to use as a relish for the tacos.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast chile pods in the skillet for a few minutes, then remove to a bowl of water to soak for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place the tomatoes, 1 onion, jalapenos, and 4 cloves of garlic onto a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until toasted but not burnt. Place the roasted vegetables, and soaked chile pods into a blender or food processor, along with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the marinated Lionfish steak into cubes or strips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the Lionfish meat is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Tortillas may also be warmed in a microwave oven. Arrange two or three tortillas on a plate, and lay a generous amount of Lionfish meat over them. Top with a sprinkle of the onion relish and a large spoonful of the pureed salsa. Add as much cheese as you like. Garnish with lime wedges, and serve.
[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;25632535]Well... I was looking at [URL="http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-conch-divers/334018-lionfish-eradication-recipes-killing-techniques-chat-part-iv-3.html"] this awesome thread, [/URL] and thought I put out some recipes from it!
[B][URL]http://www.tacorecipes.net/images/tacos.jpg[/URL]
Ingredients -[/B]
3 pounds of Lionfish Steak
1/3 cup White Vinegar
1/2 cup Soy Sauce
4 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Limes, juiced
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 White Onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Lime, juiced
2 large Tomatoes, chopped
2 Jalapeno Peppers, chopped
1 White Onion, quartered
4 cloves Garlic, peeled
4 Dried New Mexico Chile Pods
1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 (32 ounce) package Corn Tortillas
2 cups grated Cotija Cheese (optional)
2 Limes, cut into wedges
[B]Preparation:[/B]
Lay the Lionfish steak in a large glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, juice of two limes, and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then pour over the Lionfish steak in the dish. Turn over once to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.
In a small bowl, stir together 1 chopped white onion, cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Set aside to use as a relish for the tacos.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast chile pods in the skillet for a few minutes, then remove to a bowl of water to soak for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place the tomatoes, 1 onion, jalapenos, and 4 cloves of garlic onto a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until toasted but not burnt. Place the roasted vegetables, and soaked chile pods into a blender or food processor, along with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the marinated Lionfish steak into cubes or strips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the Lionfish meat is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Tortillas may also be warmed in a microwave oven. Arrange two or three tortillas on a plate, and lay a generous amount of Lionfish meat over them. Top with a sprinkle of the onion relish and a large spoonful of the pureed salsa. Add as much cheese as you like. Garnish with lime wedges, and serve.[/QUOTE]
so basically fish tacos
God damnit JoeSkylynx, now I'm hungry. Hungry for Tacos.
Brb making some taco's
But but lionfish are awesome :frown:
This Campaign smells fishy...
So are Lionfish unncessary?
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