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Both I think. I'll visit Captain Sharks Today and also drop in the Wahoo Lounge to see about the date of the next tournament.

it is my understanding that the next Lionfish tournament is going to be held on the final day of the Kayak race
if anyone wants a "stick" We have them on the island they are 75.00 use and they come with 2 tips 4" Trident, and a 8" paralyser
you can contact steve at 610 4552

Who's 'We' ecodiver? Where do we go to buy them?

And... when is the kayak race?

nm..."7th Annual Lagoon Reef Eco-Challenge that has been set for May 14 & 15, 2011."
http://www.ambergristoday.com/conte...agoon-reef-eco-challenge-dates-announced

"WE" fools

I caught one fishing for red snapper the other day. 300 feet deep on a piece of sardine.. These guys are everywhere...

Mathieu's Delicatessen is all but giving up on trying to get Lionfish on our menu regularly. I understand the cost of going out and spending a day not earning by leading dives, but unless there is a supply to the restaurants of fresh lionfish, speared for the purpose of selling the fish for consumption I can't see how we can actually create demand for it. I'm at a loss as to how to explain to visitors and customers why it is that whilst Belize is "on a mission" to eradicate this species, there are no sellers of it. At the last lionfish tournament we purchased 2lbs, served it on our menu, have customers coming back for it, but now have nobody selling it to us. What happens after the "stockpile" frozen up for Lobsterfest has gone? Will the FOOLS still be out there once they've got their gas cash back?

Good point , the local fisherman need to value it. Not just the contestants but the regular guys supplying fish to San Pedro.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve on Sunday May 15th is the Lionfish competition and also a Lionfish cook off competition, every one is invited to participate in this event.. for more information on how to enter either competition just check at the Hol Chan office or give us a call at 226-2247
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LIONFISH ROUND UP AND COOK OFF COMPETITION, will be at the central park in San Pedro Town, THE OPEN DAY will be at the Hol Chan office all day, MOVIE NIGHT will also be at the Hol Chan office at 7pm, TRIVIA COMPETITION between schools will be at the Lion's Den at 9 am, WORKSHOP FOR MARINE PROFESSIONALS will be at the Lion's Den at 6pm, MARINE SCIENCE PROJECT COMPETITION for students will be at the central park in San Pedro Town starting at 9am