Lionfish may be beautiful, but they are eating their way through ecosystems across the Caribbean, where they have few predators. In Colombia, spearfishing is starting the fightback – and local restaurants are hoping that more people will start to eat these venomous creatures.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Meet The Divers Spearing Lionfish In Colombia
3:24 - Where Lionfish Came From
5:17 - Ways The Caribbean Is Fighting Back
6:12 - How Fishermen Are Hurting
7:42 - Lionfish On The Menu
9:26 - Divers Eat Their Catch Of The Day
11:25 - Credits

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