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Divers remove record 36,000 invasive lionfish in Florida challenge

Original: Divers remove more than 36,000 invasive Lionfish in record Florida challenge

Divers in Florida have removed more than 36,000 invasive lionfish in what is being described as a record-breaking challenge. Lionfish are a non-native species in Atlantic waters that prey heavily on reef fish, and removal efforts like this one are aimed at protecting Florida's marine ecosystems. The scale of the haul has drawn attention to the ongoing fight against the invasive species.

Why now: The record size of the removal highlights ongoing concern over lionfish damage to Florida's reefs.

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• Divers remove more than 36,000 invasive Lionfish in record Florida challenge · ABC7 WWSB
• Divers remove more than 36,000 invasive Lionfish in record Florida challenge · ABC7 WWSB

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