
A Spiny Tropical Invader Proliferates In New York Waters
September 10, 2006 @ 11:50 AM (EST)
Source: Nytimes.com
Long Island's waters are being invaded by the exotic lionfish, an alien tropical species native to the Pacific Ocean that has vividly colored stripes and a freakish array of venomous spines.
Divers report capturing hundreds of lionfish this summer, compared with a total of about 30 over the last three years...
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