at Nelson’s Dockyard
Thursday, November 17th, 2022
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Thursday, November 17th, 2022 – 2pm Coast Guard Briefing
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Thursday, November 17th, 2022 – 3pm Lionfish hunting 101 Techniques and Safety
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Thursday, November 17th, 2022 – 4pm CAPTAINS Briefing
Friday, November 18th, 2022
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Friday, November 18th, 2022 FRIDAY LIONFISH HUNTING DAY (sunup to 4 pm)
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Friday, November 18th, 2022 FRIDAY 4pm – 6pm Boats deliver “catch of the day” of Lionfish
Saturday, November 19th, 2022
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Saturday, November 19th, 2022 SATURDAY LIONFISH Hunting day (Sunup to 4 p.m.)
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Saturday, November 19th, 2022 Saturday 4pm – 6pm Boats deliver “catch of the day” of Lionfish
Sunday November 20th, 2022
If Reefs Could Talk Series
1:00 “If Reefs Could Talk” By Dr Steve Gittings
What is going on with coral reefs in the Western Atlantic and what can we do about it?
1:20 “The Changing Seascape” by Alex Fogg
Lionfish biology and ecology, and how nature is responding.
1:40 “Go Green Eat Red Lionfish” by Stacy Frank and Jim Hart
There may be a silver lining in the lionfish invasion. Hear about Lionfish University’s role in spreading the word, generating action, and looking for solutions.
2:00 “Jewelry Making and Business Building” by Phil Karp
Lionfish are not just for eating. They offer artistic and economic opportunities.
2:20 “The State of Lionfish Traps” by Dr. Holden Harris
Traps could allow commercial fishers to supplement their income with lionfish while protecting native fish.
2:40 “The Evolution of Freediving and One of Its Pioneers” by Mehgan Heaney-Grier
Hear the personal story of this record-breaking freediver and how her sport helped change our conservation ethic.
3:00 “Dolphin Dilemma” by Martha Watkins-Gilkes
This is the story of marine mammals in captivity in Antigua and Barbuda.
3:20 “Parrotfish in Antigua” by Ruleo Camacho.
Find out why parrotfish are so important to coral reef health and what happens without them.
3:40 “Green Fins” by Vashti Ramsey-Casimir
Learn how this program promotes sustainable diving and snorkeling and reduces the environmental impacts of tourism.
Sunday November 20th, 2022
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SUNDAY 1 PM – Prize giving day and Fete.
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If needed: Measuring/Weighing/Filet of LIONFISH CATCH 8 am
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Crafting Lionfish Jewelry 1:00pm to 3:30pm at Nelson’s Dockyard
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LIONFISH CHEFS COOK OFF 2 PM
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Educational Lectures (20 min ea) Between 1 PM – 4:00 PM
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PRIZE PRESENTING 4:30 PM (Prizes Schools Marine Conservation posters/CHEF’s Cook Off/ LIONFISH Hunting)