Lionfish Invasion Generates Inventive Initiatives From Scientists, State Rep Raschein and Food Industry In Tampa

American Fisheries Society hosts public panel to address regional impacts and to offer solutions

WHO:  American Fisheries Society (AFS) and the Florida AFS Chapter

WHEN:  August 22, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Florida, 4th floor, Room 30 B

WHAT: Public Panel: “Stop the Invasion! Innovative Lionfish Management” Experts will offer innovative management, marketing and legislative solutions after discussing regional environmental impacts and impacts on commercial and recreational fisheries.

Panelists include:

  • Representative Holly Raschein, Florida House of Representatives (District 120)
  • James Ballard, Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
  • Stephen Gittings, NOAA, National Marine Sanctuary
  • Will Patterson, University of Florida, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
  • Kali Spurgin, FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management
  • Dave Ventura, Whole Foods, Florida Region Seafood

SOCIAL

MEDIA: We plan to livestream the panel discussion (#AFS147 #lionfish) on Facebook.

Facebook: @AmericanFisheriesSociety Twitter: @AmFisheriesSoc Instagram: @americanfisheries

CONTACT: Martha Wilson, cell 202.445.9514

Email: [email protected] | www.fisheries.org

Kelly Richmond, cell 727.224.6720 (office 727-502-4784)

Email: [email protected] | MyFWC.com/Research

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