They've since established themselves around the southeastern U.S., the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Here, they wreak havoc, decimating native fish (including commercially important ...

In the span of a few years, lionfish spread from the coast of the US to the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean. The invasive species is devastating ecosystems, eating everything in its path.

The endangered creature is a target for fishing ... dive ecotourism industry in the Caribbean. Descending underwater with a professional shark handler carrying a container of fish, recreational ...