Film Lens
The documentary focuses on the invasion of lionfish in the Atlantic, beginning with a group of amateur divers in Southern Florida in 2000 who discovered these fish for the first time in American waters. The film details how lionfish, originally from the Pacific and Indian oceans, have become a dominant predator in the Atlantic, threatening local marine life by consuming various species, including shrimp and lobster larvae. It shows the drastic impact on tropical reefs and the efforts made by authorities in Honduras to combat this invasive species through community initiatives and research.
Why Watch
- •See how lionfish threaten marine ecosystems in the Atlantic.
- •Meet biologist Nick Bach as he researches lionfish behavior.
- •Find out about community efforts to combat invasive species.
Did You Know
•Lionfish were first spotted in the Atlantic by divers in Spring 2000.
•By 2009, lionfish reached the coast of Honduras and colonized the marine park on Roatan in just three years.
•The Honduran government distributed harpoons to local populations to combat lionfish.
•Nick Bach, a biologist, and Carl Stanley used a homemade submarine to study lionfish at depths of 600 feet.
Perfect For
Marine biology enthusiastsInvasive species researchUnderwater exploration fans