Lionfish Invasion: Our Battle for the Reefs

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Come and join us on a ferocious hunt for the invasive lionfish! Equipped with a polespear and a will to win the war, we plunge into the depths of the sea and witness these beautiful yet deadly creatures up close. We'll traverse through the reefs of St. Croix in search of these magnificent animals and learn about them along the way. So, buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable experience that will have you eager to explore the depths of the ocean. Location: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Coconut Lionfish catch & cook - https://youtu.be/TF1l_VTLRKA This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔱THIS Video's Featured Gear🔱 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔹Lionfish Containment Unit (ZooKeeper): https://lionfishzk.com/?sdl=8 🔹Dive Light - Big Blue VTL3800P video/tech - https://amzn.to/3x4RLd1 🔹Shearwater Research Teric Wrist Dive Computer with Transmitter - https://amzn.to/3DUe0UN 🔹EIGHT'ER Gatku Hybrid Polespear - https://amzn.to/3KdgBv7 🔹Gatku Polespears Signature Paralyzer tip - https://amzn.to/3DUdDtn 🔹Pole Spear with Lionfish Barb Tip - https://amzn.to/35LefVu 🔹Neritic Nexus Premium Diving Gloves - https://amzn.to/35Epteb 🔹Lobster Gloves for Diving - https://amzn.to/35FPuKh 🔹DSMB - Delayed Signal Marker Buoy - https://amzn.to/3Jd0yfs 🔹98FT Finger Spool Reel - https://amzn.to/3Ja0cWX 🔹Tusa Xpert II Titanium Scuba Diving BCD Knife with Drop Point Tip - https://amzn.to/3KaY8iV 🔹Sharkbanz 2 Magnetic Shark Repellent Band - https://amzn.to/3LIRlNU 🔹Innovative Scuba Sea Snips - https://amzn.to/3bIN7sZ 🔹Gear Keeper Retractor Clip - https://amzn.to/37iZZ6M 🔹Gear Keeper Locking Retractor - https://amzn.to/3LYApTJ ---------------------------------- ⏰TimeCodes⏰: 0:00 - Why We Hunt Lionfish 2:07 - How to Catch Lionfish 2:55 - Using a Pole Spear to Catch Lionfish 5:02 - How to Find Lionfish 8:00 - Hunting with a broken pole spear 10:33 - Garden Eel sighting 10:50 - Lionfish like structure, artificial reef 12:03 - Garden Eels Closeup, Fun Facts 13:56 - Controlling the Lionfish Population 15:31 - Post Dive - What's in the Cooler 17:14 - Counting the Catch 18:52 - Catch & Cook - Coconut Lionfish & Tostones ----------------------------------------------------- Track Listing: The Take Down - DJ Williams Islabonita - An Jones Gentle Breeze - Geographer Afflictions Bark - John Deley and the 41 Players Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig Omission - Huma Huma ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media: 🌊📱 Instagram: @SaltyLocsAdventures http://www.instagram.com/SaltyLocsAdventures Facebook: @SaltyLocsAdventures http://www.facebook.com/SaltyLocsAdventures TikTok: @SaltyLocs Twitter: @SaltyLocs Email: [email protected] ----------------------------------