Sustainable Fishing Series: Lionfish (Workshop A)

by  Miami Science Barge

Tickets: $10 – $20

Event Information

DESCRIPTION

Workshop A of the Miami Science Barge Sustainable Fishing Series will teach participants about South Florida’s lionfish invasion and what can be done to help mitigate its effects. A representative from Florida Keys nonprofit REEF will present on invasive Lionfish, basic collecting and handling techniques, and follow up with a dissection and filleting demonstration.

Participants will leave the event with the fresh lionfish fillets that they cleaned as well as the necessary tools to begin removing lionfish on their own.

This is the first workshop in a series sponsored by Fish Florida. All participants must be over the age of 13 to participate and must sign a waiver (or have a parent/guardian sign a waiver) at the door. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Details regarding parking, restrooms and directions in ticket confirmation email.

DATE AND TIME

Sat, March 18, 2017

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

LOCATION

Miami Science Barge

1075 Biscayne Boulevard

Miami, FL 33130

For tickets visit:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-fishing-series-lionfish-workshop-a-tickets-32820412738