What should you do if you see a lionfish on a dive?

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  1. Do not touch it
  2. Catch it by the tail
  3. Feed it by hand

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References

  1. NOAA Ocean Service: Why are lionfish a growing problem? oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lionfish.html Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. DAN: Envenomations dan.org/health-medicine/health-resource/dive-medical-reference-books/hazardous-marine-life/envenomations Checked 2026-10-12.

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