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Known for their show stopping appearance, venomous spines, and voracious appetites, invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans & Pterois miles) are the first non-native marine fish to become established in the Atlantic. Lionfish pose a significant threat to local marine ecosystems due to widespread predation of native species, prolific reproduction, and lack of controlling predators.
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10% of profits from the sales of this product will be donated to Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), an international marine conservation organization that has been at the forefront of action on invasive lionfish since 2006.
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Lionfish in their native range, from the South Pacific to the Red Sea, are an important part of the coral reef ecosystem and population numbers are kept in check through natural processes.
However, they are non-native to the Atlantic ocean and have become established as a harmful invasive species in this region, posing a significant threat to local marine ecosystems due to widespread predation on native species, prolific reproduction, and lack of controlling predators. Humans must intervene to reduce their impact in the invaded waters, and our Invasive Lionfish collection exists to promote action and awareness on this issue.
Beginning in the 1980s, two visually identical species of lionfish (Pterois miles and Pterois volitans) were introduced into the Atlantic via the US aquarium trade and have become the first non-native marine fish to become established in the Atlantic. Over the past decade, invasive lionfish densities in these non-native areas have exploded, as they have been documented along the entire US East Coast from Florida through Massachusetts, east to Bermuda, and south throughout the Caribbean. The expansion has been extremely rapid and exponential in scope.
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)’s Invasive Species Program has been at the forefront of the lionfish invasion since the arrival of the species in Florida in 2006, and 10% of profits from your purchase goes to this program. REEF’s efforts have included laying the groundwork for developing early detection and rapid response plans to mitigate the impacts, training resource managers and dive operators in effective collecting techniques, and conducting innovative research to better understand what has made Indo-Pacific lionfish the perfect invader.
“REEF’s partnership with Waterlust embodies our mission to protect biodiversity and ocean life by engaging and inspiring the public. We are proud to be part of Waterlust’s advocate apparel family, and are excited to continue working together to advance awareness and understanding of invasive lionfish and other marine conservation initiatives.”
Dr. Alli Candelmo, Conservation Science Manager
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF)
Wow great fit love high waist 5'4 136 # small fits well..got matching bra top liked longer length..flattering..can't wait to get in the water and hunt invasive lionfish
Haven’t had a chance to wear them on my vacation yet but the new extra large fit perfect thank you so much
So comfortable. Easy to care for. I love the fit as well.
Love them! I'm 5'7", 120 pounds with long legs and the size small fit perfectly. They look nice and feel great!
After having a few spots removed from my shin the best way for me to protect from the sun's killer damage is by wearing Waterlust's wonderful leggings. I first heard of the invasive lionfish a few years ago on tv as a pitch was being made to entice people to enjoy eating lionfish while helping deplete the ocean of this invasive predator in the Caribbean. So glad to support the fight against the Lionfish with these beautiful, colorful, form fitting leggings. In addition to the sun - they provide protection from my pup's paws when hauling him up on the paddle board!!
Great feel to them. Really well made haven’t used them yet but fit like a glove.
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