[Coral-List] Lionfish caught in Belize

[Kirah Forman]

The first lionfish was caught in Belize on March 12, 2009.  It was caught by a dive master from San Pedro who spotted it during there dive tour in Turneffe Atoll.  He caught the fish and brought it in.  This now confirms the sightings previously reported.  

 
Kirah Forman 
Marine Biologist 
Hol Chan Marine Reserve 
P.O. Box 60 
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye 
Phone:(501)226-2247