Lionfish Patrol

Our weekly Lionfish culling trips had been so effective since 2011, they became no longer effective in making any further impact on controlling the invasive Lionfish populations.  It is important to adapt to this next phase of protecting our reefs with a new line of defense.  Our new Lionfish culling strategy for 2018 onwards, provides more targeted culling where it is needed most, rather than the blanket approach that was necessary in the beginning. Our three pronged approach still allows divers to buddy with a licensed culler as spotters, or take it one step further and become a certified culler and help with Reef Patrol Duty on an ongoing basis. Our newest measure is to add Reef Patrol Duty by our dive team on our regular dive trips when visiting known hotspot areas.

1- Reef Patrol Buddy 
US$130 fee per two tank, $100 per 1 tank. Does not include cost of dive boat trip. Buddy with a licensed Lionfish Culler and learn hands on how to do a good deed for Cayman's reefs and rid them of the invasive Red Lionfish. Cull, de-spine, fillet and take home to eat, or have Eagle Rays fix you up some of their famous Lionfish Tacos. The fee is per group, not per diver. 

2- Lionfish Specialty (2-Tank)  
US$199 per diver, Lionfion Hunter certification requires two lionfish culling dives and supporting classroom sessions. Does not include cost of dive boat trip.

3- Lionfish Specialty (3-Tank)  
US$249 per diver Lionfion Hunter certification on a 3-tank trip includes three lionfish culling dives and supporting classroom sessions. Does not include cost of dive boat trip.

4- Reef Patrol Duty (Dive Staff Only)
A Licensed Lionfish Culler staff member, patrols the reef to remove the invasive species. This can take place on any trip where suitable and at sites where Lionfish have been sighted and reported.