Lionfish Hunting Frenzy: How Many Can We Catch on a Shore Dive?

Join us for an action-packed lionfish hunting adventure in the crystal-clear waters of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands! 🌊 Armed with the Lionator pole spear and Zookeeper containment unit, we take on the invasive lionfish species wreaking havoc on Caribbean coral reefs. This shore dive turned into a lionfish hunting frenzy as we captured an incredible number of lionfish—all at depths of less than 30 feet! Watch as we navigate the reef, encounter marine life like Southern stingrays and sea turtles, and successfully fight back against the lionfish invasion in the Caribbean. Whether you're interested in spearfishing, underwater exploration, or learning how to safely capture lionfish, this video has it all. And stay tuned for the final segment, where we take these invasive predators back to the kitchen to create a delicious lionfish meal! 🐟🍽️ Key Moments: • Crystal-clear visibility and stunning reef exploration. • Capturing lionfish with precision using the Lionator pole spear. • Close encounters with stingrays, turtles, and even a Nassau grouper that acted as our hunting guide! • A step-by-step process of safely storing lionfish in the Zookeeper. • An epic cooking session showcasing how to turn these invaders into a sustainable and tasty dish. Dive into the video and see how we protect our reefs, one lionfish at a time! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more underwater adventures and tips on fighting the lionfish invasion. 🌊🐠 This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. 🔥Shop for your Salty Locs gear here! https://saltylocs.myspreadshop.com https://saltylocs.creator-spring.com VI shipping 🔱THIS Video's Featured Gear🔱 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ZooKeeper: https://lionfishzk.com/?sld=8 Lionator Pole spear 32"/38": https://amzn.to/4ghxQf3 Life League Gear Diving gloves: https://collabs.shop/rdqzx4 Big Blue VTL3800P video/tech dive light: https://amzn.to/3ymxZXq Innovative Scuba Sea Snips: https://amzn.to/3Kqt9j7 Tusa Xpert II Titanium Scuba Diving BCD Knife: https://amzn.to/3KaY8iV Black Girl Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/3J9nJas Frequently used Scuba Diving Gear: https://a.co/d4kRkKN I wanted to make a list of all the gear I use on a consistent basis. These are the most frequently used and most recommended items because I use them at least once a week! ----------------------------------------------------- ⏰TimeCodes⏰: 0:00 - Shore Diving for lionfish in St. Croix 1:07 - Southern Stingray 1:35 - Spotting Lionfish on the Reef 3:08 - Lionfish Invasion explained - Why We Hunt Lionfish 4:06 - ZooKeeper Lionfish Containment Unit 4:23 - Tips for Hunting Lionfish - Where to Aim 5:20 - What does Lionfish Taste Like? 7:27 - Lionfish Hunting Tips - Carrying Two Spears 10:18 - Lionfish diet 12:10 - Damselfish and the Nassau Grouper - Spearing Lionfish Rock 18:12 - Returning to Shore, other marine life 18:47 - Dive Wrap-up 19:36 - Final count back on land 21:55 - Filleting a Lionfish - prepping the catch 22:50 - Coconut Lionfish Assembly line, Cooking Lionfish 24:17 - Eating Coconut Lionfish - Eat 'em to Beat 'em ----------------------------------------------------- Track Listing: Basa Basa Beat - Nana Kwabena Lyric Melody for Solo Bass - John Patitucci Savannah Sunshine - Dan Henig Palm Avenue - Freedom Trail Studio Summon The Island - Silent Partner Reggae Wah - Doug Maxwell New Orleans Crawfish Boil - Unicorn Heads ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media: 🌊📱 Instagram: @SaltyLocsAdventures   / saltylocsadventures   Facebook: @SaltyLocsAdventures   / saltylocsadventures   TikTok: @SaltyLocs Twitter: @SaltyLocs Email: listed in ABOUT section ----------------------------------