Ocean Odyssey: The Blue Realm
Toxic Invaders
S1 • E10 44m
They are beautiful and deadly, with large, venomous spines that resemble a lion's mane. Lionfish, a tropical reef species native to the Indo-Pacific, are wreaking havoc in the Caribbean and Atlantic after being carelessly released from home aquariums. Lacking natural predators in these new waters, they are spreading aggressively and wiping out native species at an alarming rate. This episode explores the devastating impact of this invasion on coral reefs and highlights the unique local efforts, from the Florida Keys and beyond, aiming to control their booming population.