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FWC extends Lionfish Challenge, harvesters to win prizes (VIDEO)

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A diver shows a lionfish he harvested while spearfishing.
A diver shows a lionfish he harvested while spearfishing.
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Josh Livingston of Destin, left, and Ken Ayers of Bay County, were the 2019 first-place winners in the commericial and recreational categories, respectively. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
Josh Livingston of Destin, left, and Ken Ayers of Bay County, were the 2019 first-place winners in the commericial and recreational categories, respectively. [CONTRIBUTED PHOTO]
Lionfish fillets await the griddle. FWC has preparations and recipes for lionfish online.
Lionfish fillets await the griddle. FWC has preparations and recipes for lionfish online.
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A lionfish is seen caught in a plastic net.
A lionfish is seen caught in a plastic net.
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FWC promotes the removal of lionfish, an invasive species that has the potential to devastate Florida ’ s coastal ecosystem.
FWC promotes the removal of lionfish, an invasive species that has the potential to devastate Florida’s coastal ecosystem.
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