By Friends of the Environment
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]riginally scheduled for May 17th, the Lionfish Derby was postponed until June 14th due to 20 plus knots of wind and murky seas. Thankfully, the sun rose on June 14th to reveal a beautiful day! A total of eight boats registered for a chance to win cash prizes donated by Marsh Harbour Exporters and Importers and Tropic Seafood. A total of 1,442 fish were collected between sunrise and 4pm!
Fish were counted and measured by students of North Carolina State University and processed at the Fish House. Participants and onlookers gathered at the Jib Room Restaurant for awards and the much-anticipated lionfish tasting.
RESULTS
Most Lionfish Caught:
1st – Kiki, 399 fish
2nd – Lil Big Fish, 353 fish
3rd – Let Her Go, 340 fish
Largest – Kiki, 37.7cm
Smallest – Good Luck, 4cm
Special thanks to Marsh Harbour Exporters and Importers, Tropic Seafood, The Jib Room and Marsh Harbour Marina, North Carolina State University and all of the participants for making the event possible!
