CC image courtesy of Jayhem, Flickr. In an effort to combat the ever-growing number of invasive lionfish within state waters, Florida wildlife regulators announced Wednesday that they are banning lionfish breeding and the possession of lionfish eggs and larvae. Furthermore, bringing lionfish into the state is now punishable by up to a year in prison and a $1,000 fine.

The agency also announced that it has loosened the laws for anglers and divers to catch and …read more