Robert's Ramblings

This Lionfish or Red Firefish, Pterois volitans, was a real poser circling the top of the Pinnacle. Yes, another cliché photo but one begging to be taken!

As mentioned in a previous post, Lionfish are common to the Indo-Pacific region and considered every bit a part of our tropical waters. Its new arrival in the U.S.A. however is not welcome at all since being introduced by the aquarium trade back in 1992. Having no natural predators in other parts of the world means this beautiful creature has become an introduced pest to our friends bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

Until the next post, take care out there and keep diving ( if that's what you do! ) ...Robert

Photo: Robert Rath C5060 1/125s at f/5.6 ISO200 Inon UWL100-28AD Lens and D2000 Strobe