LION FISH meeting this friday september 25th,2009

Don´t miss The LION FISH meeting previous to the capture night dives at The Hiperbaric Chamber (located on 10av and 28th street)this friday september 25th, 2009 at 7.30pm.

Lionfish, Petrois volitans, are invading Playa del Carmen’s reefs! Help us to control the lionfish population and minimize their impact on the reefs by participating in Playa del Carmen’s first nighttime lionfish collection. Instructors, divemasters, and experienced divers are all invited.

The goal of this collection is purely to conserve and protect Playa del Carmen’s reefs and fish populations. Captured lionfish will be turned over to experts at Semarnat, who will deal with their disposal.

First Aid assistance will be available in case of injuries. Safety regulations and techniques will be explained and enforced both for the collection of lionfish and for night diving. Safety first.


Will be there to help out!

Ask for more info: info@PHANTOMDIVERS.com

LION FISH in Riviera Maya.

It may sounds strange to many of us that Lion Fish (Pterois volitans) has increased its presence in the Mexican Caribbean in recent months .This specie is authentic from western Pacific and Oceania.
Lion fish is noted for its beauty and devastating to the ecosystem as well. Recently ,Private Institutions convened a meeting with all dive shops in the Riviera Maya and PHANTOM DIVERS was there . We are committed to help to our planet, is a way to thank nature for all the gifts provided to us in the Mexican Caribbean.
Lion fish can reach 38 cm and weighing 1200 g, is a territorial fish that sometimes swiftly towards anything to hurt the aggressor with its thorns. All spines are poisonous and sting, although it is relatively painless at first, it is extremely painful after a while, depending on the venom received. They are carnivores that feed on small fish, crustaceans and molluscs and are remarkably quick to adapt to new prey consumed.